THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24585, 17 May 1943, Page 5

THE LEAGUE CODE

SOME CLOSE CONTESTS GOOD SHOWING BY OTAHUHU The evenness of the senior Rugby League teams was again in evidence at Carlaw Park on Saturday, when a .large crowd witnessed two well-contested games 011 the main ground. In the principal match, Manukau just defeated Otahuhu, which led to within a few minutes of time. Otahuhu put up a sterling performance, playing a forward short in tho last 15 minutes. Manukau rallied, to rouse the spectators to unusual enthusiasm. The play was marked by splendid tackling, and in the first .spell it was .not spectacular. The score at half-time was 2-all. In the second spell, the Otahuhu backs dominated the game, and many times threatened Manukau's lino. A splendid run by Mullins paved the way for a good try scored by Speedy, and victory looked likely for the young team. The tackling was deadly at this stage, and every Manukau effort met with solid resistance. Inc. Manukau men appeared tired toward tho end, but a fine effort by Inglis and Seymour carried the day. Manukau fielded a heavier pack than usual. The forwards included J. Cootes, Wellington and New Zealand representative, and P. Kirinui, both making their first appearance this season. At fullback for Manukau. Martin gave a high-class display, and "his tackling was a feature of the game. Shilton and Potaka played well among tho forwards. A lot of praise is due to E. McManus, the youngest Otahuhu back, for an outstanding game at, five-eighths. Speedy and Mullins were also prominent. The curtain-raiser, between City and Richmond, was a good exhibition of the code, and victory for City was gained only in the last three minutes. A feature of the game was the scoring of A. Donovan, who added nine of the 15 points obtained by City. Results were:—Manukau. 10 (tries by Shilton and Seymour, Butler converting one and kicking a penalty goal), Otahuhu, 7 (try by Speedy, Mullins converting and kicking a penalty goal); City, 15 (tries by Mataira, Salaia and A. Donovan, Donovan converting one and kicking two penalty goals), Richmond. 12 (tries by Magi)!' and Lipscombe, Magill converting one try and kicking two penalty goals); Ponsonbv, 10 (tries by Morrell '2, McDonnell and Thomas, Kay converting one and kicking a penalty goal), Marist, 9 (try by White, converted by Barnes, who also kicked two penalty goals); Mount Albert, 15 (tries by Leatherbarrow, Bradford and Jones, Leatherbarrow converting three), North Shore, 2 (penalty goal by Meredith).

ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP (Reed. 8.15 p.m.) LONDON, May 15 The final of the Rugby League championship, between Dews bury and Halifax, resulted in a win for the former by 11 points to 3.

ATHLETICS OVERSEAS NEW ZEALANDERS EXCEL (N.Z.E.F. Official War Correspondent) CAIRO. May 12 Ono hundred and five athletes, the pick of British, South African and New Zealand track fieldsmen serving in the Middle East, paraded for 19 events at the Farouk Stadium, So keen was the competition that the result of the triangular contest for the Chrystall Cup was decided on the final event, the high jump, in which South Africa was first and second to record a total of 132V 2 points. New Zealand scored 128 and Britain llT'/iNew Zealand and South Africa each secured eight wins and Britain three. The New Zealand ensign fluttered from the flagpole from the start with Lieutenant Finlayson winning the 110 metres hurdles. Private Dickie had a win all the way in the 1500 metres, and followed this up with third place in the SOO metres., in which the New Zealander Lieutenant Johnston was second. It was Dickie's outstanding SOO-metre effort that paved the way for New Zealand's 50-yard win in the medley relay. The New Zealander, Padre Gourdie, outclassed the marathons, winning the 5000 metres by 100 yards. Lieutenant Opie added to his long list of pole vault successes The most exciting event was the tug-of-war. in which New Zealand beat Britain first by two pulls, but found the burly South Africans had to shift, losing the first pull. The New Zealanders. however, won the next two pulls, gaining victory. The veterans' race was won by Warrant-Officer Stuart. The New Zealand boxers won four and lost five bonis in (he inter-services contest. Wins were secured by Harareaves (bantam), McIvor (light-weight), Edwards fwelter-weisrht) and Anderson (middle-weight). A cup for the best winner was won by Edwards.

HOCKEY SEASON The Auckland Hockey Association's second series of senior matches was played on Saturday afternoon at Papatoctoe. Grammar Old Boys and Wesley-United provided the main attraction: the play for the most part being fast and open, although the stickwork of some of the players called for a little more attention. "Wesley-United was on the attack for the greater portion of the first spell; but Grammar's defence stood up to all demands made, the score at half-time being one goal each. In the second spell Grammar's halfline overshadowed the opposition and gave its forwards plenty of chances, where H. La wry and Grove added spectacular goals, Following were the scores and scorers:— Grammar Old Boys, 3 (H. Lawry, K. La wry, D. Grove), Wesley-United, 2 (L. Hedges, W. Miller); Somerville, 5 (B. McLiskey 3, W. Spicer, B. Scott), St. Luke's, 1 (A. Conlon); Papakura Camp, 3 (W. Mills 3), First Comp. A.S.C., 0; Mount Eden, 8 (K. Nairn 2, L. Currie 2, G. Maskill 2, D. Marshall 2). Air Force No 1, 3 (Booth, Neilson 2). Ladies' Association. —Senior grade: North Shore, 3, Training College Old Girls, 2; Technical, 6. Wesley, 0; Mount Eden won by default from University. Intermediate grade: Wesley, 8, Papakura W.A.A.C., 0; Air. Force No. 1, 8, Takapuna Grammar. 2; Technical, 4, University, 1; Air Forc« No. 2, 1. W.A.A.F., 0.

HARRIER RACING Ellerslie Club. —The opening run was over a six miles course round the Lake St. John area. The runs-in resulted: —Past pack: C. Applet-cm, 1; P. Stanley, 2; J. McKenna, 3. Slow pack: E Mclnnes, 1; B. Gallagher, 2; J. Carson, 3. Presbyterian Giub: The course selected for the third run was in the Hillsborough area, the results being:—Fast pack: J. P. Bissett, lj J. I. B. _ Neil, 2; I. C. Cunningham, 3. Intermediate pack: R. W. Bissett, 1; N. Mcßae, 2; H. N. Stanton and R. Goodwin, dead-heat, 3. Slow pack: A. 1 Rainbow, J; D. Matheson, 2; P. Lindsay, 3. Auckland Club: A run was held at Royal Oak, with the following' results: —Fast pack: R. Wilmot. 1; N. Ferguson, 2; G. Barclay, 3. Intermediate pack: S. Clarkson, 1; G. Nicholson, 2; T. McCracken, 3. Slow pack: C. Craig, 1; J. Kemp, 2; S. Johnson, 3. BOWLING CONTESTS Club Events.—Finlayson badges, at Remuera: A section—Johns, Thompson. Sheath, Fisher (holders), 80, v. Cox,. Goodwin Sanderson, Donnell, 17. B section —Stead, McDonnell, Wallace, Buchan (holders), 21, v. Hart, Stevens, Griffiths. McMillan, 20. Harland pins, at- Remuera: Walker, Bolton, Geary, Andrews, 20, v. Magson, Somerfield, Grocoti, Wallace, 18. Nelson Memorial Cup, at Onehunga: Section A, unfinished: section B, Lairig; section C, Chapman. Finalists in the Onehunga Club's monthly tournament are Bull (Epsom) and Roulston (Pukekobe). Results of previous tourneys: Doel, George, Macldow, Mil)gins (Onehunga), 21, v. Whittaker, Sayers, Fenwick, de Launay (Carlton),- 20; Sinclair, Hill, Fenwick, de Launay (Carlton), 27, v. Stephens, Edgerley. Kerr. Gatland (Onehunga), 21. GOLF COMPETITIONS Auckland.—The second round of the cantain's prize was completed, with the following results:—J- P. Aid red beat R. G. Sellars 4 and 2; 11. N. Eiby beat A. M. Grant; R. W. G Anderson beat 11. W. Ilotson. 3 and 2; A. G. Poison beat S. J. Robinson. I up; W L. Wiseman beat. J. M. Simson; R. F. Johnston beat H. P. Williams, 3 and 1 Titirangi.—Fourth round of Ballin Cup: F II Reynolds beat H. F. Twigderi, at the ISHh- H L. Robson beat F. G. Alpe, at the 20th; J. M. Coltman heat R. M. George, 4 and 2; R. Stewart beat G. M. White, 3 arul 2 Stableford competition: A. N. Young, 37- E W. Young. 30: J. M Coltman. 34; K. B. McNeil, 32. Maungakiekle.—Third rorind of Kingswell Shield: J 11. Earle, 1 up and 3 down; W. G McClintock, 1 up and 2 down : P. Learwood. all square and 3 down; D. Gibbs. J up and 4 down. Concurrent, bogey compel)fion: R. A. Brett (10), D. R. Garrard (5) W. G. McClintock (13) 2 down Brett won on a recount. Remuera.—Four-ball best-ball Stableford: T. Turnbull and W. Kisling. 43; K. Woollams and J. T. r Butler, 42. . . Akarana—Tyler Memorial Cup, two medal rounds: Hi Valentine, 74. 70 —144; A. W Wvness, 72 74—140! P. Quinn, '3. 75—i4R; C. R. Wiggins, 74, <4—148; W. Rogers. 74 74—148; J. Linton, 74.75—140: ,T Stewart. 70. 73—140; W. Dickinson. <O. SO—lso ' Stableford in conjunction: Valentine. 37; J. Rwanson, ,35; Rogers. 24; Quinn 33 Four-ball best-ball: H. E. Bridgens and P. Quinn (Akarana). 3 up; R Brett and J dp Luen (Maunerakiekie). 2 up Puptike.—First monthly medal, in conjunction with Min gay Cup (best three rounds in six)' E T Brown 05. 20—75; W. Leach 94. 1,8—70; IT A Randrnp, SO, 8—77. Otahuhu,—Medal competition: J. L. Clark 73 3—75- A T. Grundy. 00. 14—70-. .T W Johns 80. 12—77. Mnnukau,—Mixed Canadian foursomes: !'< F. Marnie and Mrs. Warmington, 2 down; E. Jones and Miss J, Gibson, W. Priest and Mrs. Oldfield, 3 down.

ROAD CYCLING RACES Auckland Oentre. —Two races were held over the East Tamaki circuit on Saturday after noon, the results beinpr.—-18.8 miles junior' I). Einarroso (Lynndale). scr, 1; D. Herrick (Mftnulfftu) 2; R Hinton .^Mannkan) •■>m 3 Time 53m 50s. 23% miles senior: N Grant. (Maniikan), Om 80s, 1; A. Jaine (Lynn dale) Om 30s. 2; ,T Kinchant TLynndale) fim 30s. 3. Fastest time: C W. Shllton (Mnriukau), scr. 03m 355. Professional Event,-—The Auckland and Metropolitan ,flubs held a 15-miles race at Sylvia Park, the result beingP. Bicknell. o m i; a. Moffatt, scr. 2; J. Wade, 30s. 3 Fastest time: Moffatt. 31m 30a.