RUGBY FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume 79, Issue 24312, 29 June 1942, Page 5

RUGBY FOOTBALL

LEADING TEAMS MEET M.T.P. BEATS AIR FORC.E By defeating Air Force No. 2 in thc„j/main match of the Auckland Rugby competition on Saturday afternoon, the M.T.P. team gained the lead. Prior to this !?ame, the two teams were level. The match, v. nich was played in fine weather and 011 a Hard ground, was witnessed by a good attendance of spectators.

M.T.P. scored three tries, two converted, to an unconverted try. It led B—o at half-time. Ihe win was well deserved. The M.T.P. forwards played their best Rugby to date, having now acquired a better knowledge of the rules, more particularly that relating to offside. A good scrum was packed and the hooker, Ellis, w_as able to obtain possession in the majority of the set scrums. The winning team's back's should have done better with the amount of ball they received, but W. Tittleton, first fiveeighths, and Gregory, centre, frequently held on too long, ltiley, second five-eighths, was the best back, while Scott, at fullback, was verv safe.

\\ hile its forwards played well, the work of the Air Force backs lacked finish. The pack included Synics, hooker last year for .Faranaki, and R. Brownlie, a half-brother to the well-known Hawke's Bay All Blacks. Morgan was outstanding In the forwards. \\ ard, fullback, had given an excellent display np to the time he left the field with a head injury. Following were the results:—M.T.P., 13 (tries by Petersen, Gregory and Riley. Scott and Anderson eadi converting one), Air Force No. 2. 3 (try by Morgan); C.R.0., 17 (tries by Faire (3),.Mi11s and Hoggs. Brown converting one), Manukau, 3 (try bv Pascoe); Graf-ton-Ponsonby, 31 (tries by Rosser and Don, one converted by Edwards), Training College. 8 (try by Dickie, converted by Brownhe, who also kicked a penalty goal); Garrison, 31 itrie.s by Weston (3), Greenwood, Brady, (running;. Smith. Aickin converting five), A.S.C., 8 (tries by McLaren and Condon. Rae converting one).

Second Division.—Ranfurlys, S. Air Force No. 3, G; Marist. 09, Suburbs, 8; Takapuna, 22, Grammar-University, 8.

THE LEAGUE CODE MANUKAU RETAINS LEAD Conditions were ideal at Carl aw Park on Saturday, when the Auckland Rugby .League continued its senior grade competition. There was a large attendance. The main game, between City-Otahuhu and Ponsonhy, was very one-sided, and resulted in an overwhelming win for the former. The curtain-raiser, however, between Richmond and Manukau, was a fine display, and the latter gained a lucky win shortly before time. Manukau still leads in the competition from City-Otahuhu. With the exception of a few minutes in the first spell, Ponsonhy was outclassed by City-Otahuhu. The latter gave one of its best displays, and most- of the tries came from really good team work. A feature of the game was the good play of A. Donovan, at fiveeighths, who scored three tries, and kicked seven goals, a total of '23 points. In ba-cks and forwards, the combined team showed definite superiority. The result, was never in doubt, and interest lagged after half-time, when CityOtahuhu led by 1G points to 3.

Results were:—City-Otahuhu, 44 (tries by Donovan (3), Halsey (3), N. Johnson, Simons, Finlayson and Legge, Donovan converting seven), Ponsonhy, 3 (try by Williams); Manukau, 11 (tries by Thompson (2) and Butler, Chase converting one), Richmond, 10 (tries by Davis and .McDonald, L. Davies converting one and Williams kicking a field goal); Mount Albert-Newton, 2-1 (tries byLeatherbarrow, McKinnon and Giiiders, Xewa converting four and kicking two penalty goals), Marist-North Shore, 3 5 (tries by McWilliams (2) and Hunt, Meredith and Wiberg converting one each, and the latter kicking a penalty goal). ASSOCIATION GAME The best game at Blandford Park on Saturday afternoon was the curtain-raiser between C.R.O. and Comrades, the result being a draw,_ 3 goals each. Graham (goalie), Roberts Walker and Masters were most pro- j minen t for C.R.0., while Woods (goalie). Fin- 1 oham, Fleet and Walters were the best players for Comrades. Both teams in the main match, Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys and Metro-' College, were weakened by the absence of players through sickness. Results were:—C.R.O., 3 (James, Masters, Ludgate), Comrades, 3 (Fleet (2), Walters); Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys A, 7 (Sime (3), Wilkinson (2), Clark, Ward). Metro-Col-lege, 0; Eastern Suburbs, 5 (Welch (3), Espie, Cowie), Ponsonby, 1 (Tynes); Air Force. 4 'Hopkinson (2). Baker. Patterson), North Shore, 4 (Richards, Dacre, Archibald, Blackie); Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys B, 9, Naval Base, 1.

HOCKEY SEASON In the senior championship games of the Auckland Hockey Association at fiobson Park on Saturday scores were again higher than the average, although all matches were closely contested. Results were:—Army Service Corps, 5 (G. La wry, 2. G. Chester. 2. J.-McDonald), University, 5 (D. Jones, 2, W. Smiler. S. Wood, S. Alexander); Owai Rovers, 2 <H. Priestley, 2). Wesley, 2 (I. Burton, J. Fielder): Training Collesre, 4 (N. Giles, 3, R. Mayhill), Mount Eden, 3 (D. Beresford. 2, K, Xairn); Grammar Old Boys, 4 (M. Larsen. M. Smith X Wilson. D. Drower). St. Luke's. 2 (X Pearson, D. Campbell); Air Force. 3 (W. Watts, 2. A. Xorman). Somerville 2 (D. Stewart, B. McLisky).

HARRIER RACING Auckland Baptist Club.—A run of six miles from the North Memorial Baptist Church resuited:—Fast pack: J. Christie, 1; K. Grieve, 2; R. Marson. 3. Slow pack: J. Maurice, 1; H. Push. 2; C. Craig. 3. University: The club held its novice championship at Mount Roskill over a cross-country course of about 5V 2 miles. Result: J. W. Shackleford, 2f)m 355, 1; J. A. Coornbes, 29m 40s, 2; A. D. Hodge. 30m 21s, 3. A sealed handicap, held in conjunction with the championship, re-sulted.-—B. J. Brown. Sm 30s, 1; P. M. Roberts, 6m 50s. 2; J. W. Shackleford, 3m 15s, 3. Fastest time: F. N. Orange, 29m ss. Ellerslie-Air Force: A combined run was held over the Lake St. John course. The runs-in over a distance of two miles resulted:—Fast pack: D. Harris (Ellerslie), 1; D. O'Donnell (Ellerslie), 2; K. Gates (Ellerslie), 3. Intermediate pack: R. P. Sharp (Air Force), 1; A. Miller (Ellerslie), 2; F. Stanley (Ellerslie), 3. Slow pack: A. Topp (Ellerslie), 1; F. I). Sharp (Ellerslie), 2; A, Shakespeare (Ellerslie), 3. Presbyterian Club: A run was held from the Avnridale Presbyterian Church to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J FT. Holt, Titirangi. Results:-—Fast pack: W. Miller, 1; R. .Tames, 2; .7. Cnnriintrham, 3. Intermediate pack: R. Cato, 1; M. Heron, 2; J. Neil, 3. Slow pack: P Odlin, 1: G. Robinson, 2; J Stewart 3.

ROAD CYCLING RACES Lynndale Amateur Club.—A 13' i miles combined time trial in conjunction with the junior championship was won by R. Meredith. Results were:—D. Ringrose, 2m, 1: R. Meredith, scr, 2; T. Ford, 2m, 3. Fastest time was made by Meredith. Papatoetoe Club: The race for the Beehre Cup over the Whitford course of 23 miles resulted: —H Simpson, Sm. 1; K. Faithfull. 10m. 2; S. Rowsell, 11m, 3. Fastest time: J. Ludlam (lm 30s), Vim 51s. Manukau Club: The annual race for the Carnival Cup over 25 miles resulted: —S. W. Bart ley. fim, 1; W. O'Shaughnessy, 6m, 2; C. W Shilton, Im. 3. Fastest time: V. A. Hills (scr), 71m 225.

BASKETBALL GAMES Auckland Association.—Senior: Arahi, 9, Greers, 9; College, 16, Killarua Colls, 7; Surrey Hills, 10, Edendale, 7; Killarua, 12, Killarua Colts, 4; College, 15, St. Benedict's, 12. Senior Reserve: Taupaki, 13, Edendale 6; College, 9. Belvedere, 8; Grammarians, 6, West in ere, 5; IZM. 9, Surrey Hills. 9; University, 12, Arahi, 4. Senior B: Arahi, 13, University, 4; Seddon, 13, J.C.L V 5; College, 14, Huia, 2: Killarua. 14, Oratia. 8; Westmere, 15. University, 5. Second A: Aotea, 13, University, 11; Grammar, 7, Berlei, 2; Middiernore, 18, Technical, 8; College, 9, IZM. f»; Flamingo, 14, Tamaki, 10. -Second B: Belvedere, 0, Metro 5; G. W. Royals. 7. College, 1; National Brush, 10, Arahi, 7; Technical, 9, Shamrock, 2; Argosy, 13, Salisbury, 13

AMATEUR ATHLETICS Auckland Club.—Results of events held at the Outer Domain: —SOOOYds steeplechase: K W Greville. 60s- 1; B. L. Evans, 60s, 2; 11 Long, scr, 3; H. Farley, scr, and W. A. Downs 100s. dead-heat, 1. 75Yds handicap: \ Claik, 12yds, 1; K. W. Greville, 2yds W Downs. -1 Vi.yds, 3. Time, 8 1-5.5. Pulling TAlh shot: G. French, 31ft "in. 1; W Stewart 30ft Win 2; W Downs, 30ft Gin, 3. Throwing the discus.- W. Stewart, !Kift 4in. 1; F. Williams. 95ft, 2; B. L. Evans. 9-lff lOi ri 3

BOWLING COMPETITIONS Inter-club Matches. —Jordan pins, at Ellers lie- Lewis. Bevin,. Corby, .Mitchell Ellerslie) 30, v. Cooper, Lardner, Walker, Wri"ht (Te Papapa). 12. McMinn pins, at Carl Ton: Xeill. Forster, Horscroft, Taplin (Transport), 21, v. Harman. Leonard, Lea, Litlle (Carlton). 12. Hadwin pins, at Mount Kden- Abbott, Rainger, White, Andrews (Reitinera) 22, v. Cane, Heycock, Walker, Baker (Mount Eden), 37. Dippers' badges, at Onehunga: Zuill. L. Jones, Cross. Vella (Onehunga), 20, v. Miller, Reynolds. Neeve, Dvson (Hallvburton-Johnstone), 18. Denison pins at Reninera: Foote, Hickson, Whitinore. Burnet (Remncra. holders), iff, v. Cameron. Goodwin, Maud, Blewden (Ellerslie), 12. Club Events. —Balmoral: Die final or a • wo-Satnrdav afternoon tournament resulted in a win for R. Atkinson, H. Benn,.J. Winks. V Meredith (Balmoral), with r, wins: J. R. Ltindon (Devonport) having 4 wins. Hillsboro toiirnev final: Sage, Allely, Humphreys Firth (Mount Albert), 18. v. Young, Bay lis* Rowan. Greenwood (Edcndale). 10. Rawhiti stars: White Robertson, Monenr, McDermott (holders), 35, v. Barker. Carson, Penn. Martin (challengers), 10. Rawhiti (ems: T. Jensen R. Jensen. C. Peterson W. Grace (challengers) 23, v. Wayte, Pearce, Ryalls. McCiillough (holders), 17. Finlayson badges, at Re mil era • Court Gpary, bon bister. Goodman (holders) 23. v. Mahoney, Thompson, Brown. Sheath' 22. Carlton ferns: Kennerley. henrick Montgomery. Cutler, 21. v. Goodwin Logan, Whelan. O'Sullivan 10. Har and stars, at Mount Eden: Mcfirc-or, Ho lay. Cowan, Comes (challengers), 29. v, Collins. Dare Forgie. Davies, 11. Seriion winners of a two-Saturdays' tournament at Onehunga .—Section A. McMaster. Vowles. Pople "Vicholls* section B, Shand, E. Turnbull. Hayes, E. V. Sutherland. These teams, with fiv# wins fiflOik, yili contest ii© 0b®1»