THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24597, 31 May 1943, Page 5

THE LEAGUE CODE

CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES CITY TEAM BEATS NEWTON Fast and opon play was witnessed by a large crowd at Carlaw Park on Saturday afternoon, when City easily defeated Newton to gain its fifth successive win in the senior championship of the Auckland Rugby League City gave a good display of team work and its backs outplayed the Newton set. Neither team was at full strength. City played without the Donaldson brothers and Mataira. while Gregory, Newton's captain, was also absent. 'Jljiero was a good deal of hard play among the forwards, and one Newton forward was ordered off. Another Newton forward was a noticeable aggressor, being twice warned. Splendid play by Ihe City inside backs was a feature of the game and McManns, the backrow forward, excelled in the loose to score three tries in succession. The half-time score favoured City by 19 points to 0. In the second spell Newton gave a much betler display and its backs were frequently applauded for fast and clever play. The try scored by Kendall came from perfect understanding and good positional play. The forwards were evenly matched and there was some good play in the loose. The Newton set got the ball more, but the fault lay with the inside backs, who found the City pair superior in defence and with more initiative on attack. Legge, at five-eighths, gave an outstanding display and deeply penetrated the defence on numerous occasions, while Hutchinson, the half, varied his play well. W. Clark, the City fullback, did well for his first game this season. McManus was the best forward on the ground. City now leads for flic championship by four points from Manukau, which has olayed one game fewer. A feature of the series was the surprise defeat of Otahuhu by Mount Albert, which •howed excellent form and is improving each week. Results were: —Richmond. 0 (tries by Kenney and W. Tittleton), Marist, 0; Mount Albert. 19 (tries by Cowley 'J. and M. Zane, Cranch converting two and kicking three penalty goals), Otahuhu. 1." (tries bv Lipscomber, Finlayson and Speedy Mullins convening one and kicking two penalty goals); City, '_' i (tries by McManus 3? James. Gould and Hutchinson, Silva converting two and Clark one), Newton. H ttries by Kendall and Silva and penalty goal by Kangi); North Shore. J1 (fries by Laing, Field and Menzies, Waif, converting one), I'onsonby, 9 (tries bv R. Gee, Morrell and Bakalich).

ASSOCIATION GAMES Spectacular and exciting play with close decisions marked the games in the Auckland Football Association's championship on Saturday afternoon. Comrades and Training College played a drawn game at Blandford Park, the latter holding the balance of play, and Comrades scored the equalising goal in the last 30 seconds only. The main attraction, between Garrison and Papakura Camp, was a good display, Garrison winning by a margin of one goal. Papakura was without Wilson and Reid, and took some time to settle down, but C. FJyger, Nimrno and Todd distributed the play to advantage along the front line, ■where Valentine was always in the picture. On the right Yates pleased with speedy runs down the line and accurate centres, which Sharp and Donaldson turned goalwards. The Garrison goalkeeper, McGillvray, was uncertain in the early stages, but settled down to a fine display against the hard-driving attack. Danb.v made an effective pivot and was strong both on defence and attack. The front line was sound and showed a good understanding. The result was a fair indication of the play throughout:—

Following were the scores and scorers: — Garrison, 4 (Morgan 2, Richards, Crabb), Papakura Camp, 3 (Valentine 2, Yates); Comrades. 4 (Fleet 2, Boyd, McGee), Training College, 4 (Pickett 2, Roberts, .Smith); MetroCollege A, 2 (Hope-Ede 2), Air Force, 1 (Barnett); Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys A, 2 (Thompson. C. Ekman), Eastern Suburbs. 1 (Wallis), Metro-College B. 3, Ponsonby, 2; North Shore, 0 (Lyfhberg 3, Gilbert, Cameron. Price), Mount Albert Grammar Old Bovs B, 0.

HOCKEY SEASON The Auckland Hockev Association's fourth round of senior matches was played on Saturday afternoon at Papatoetoe. Grammar Old Boys and Training College provided the main attraction, and both teams missed a number of chances of scoring. The Training College forwards spoiled their willing efforts by infringements inside Grammar's circle. There was no scoring in the first spell. Opening the second spell the Grammar forward line, playtng with better understanding and greater combination, set lip a series of devastating attacks, with the Training College back division defending stubbornly. Grammar'® centre-forward, H Lawry, ably supported, added three goals in quick succession. Following were the scores and scorers:— Grammar Old Boys, 3 (H. Lawr.v 3) Train ing- College 0: St. Luke's, 5 (M. Pearson 2, L. Waters, G. Richardson, M. McQuarrie) Owai Rovers, 0; Somerville, 0 (W. Spicer 3. B. Scott, B McLisky. L. Archibald). Ist I Comp A.S.C . 1 (J. Jeffs); Papakura Camp 2 (S. Watson, G. Palmer). Mount Eden, f): Wesley-United. 6 (T. Nugent 2, L. Hedges O. Slanley, N Alpress). Air Force No. 1. " (E. Booth 3).

GOLEj, COMPETITIONS Titirangi.—Semi-finals for Ballin Cup: H. L. Robson beat P. H. Reynolds, 2 up; R. Stewart beat J. M. Coltman, 2 and 1. Fourball Stableford: R. S. Kelly and S. Stephensoil, 39.

Akarana.—Semi-finals of Paterson Cup: N. McMahon and X. Robertson beat \V. M. Boyle and C. H. Herring 1 , 2 and 1; J. Linton and H. Valentine beat W. J. Rogers and C. Goldfinch, 5 and 4. The following aualified for the Coltman Cup: L. W. Hill, G9; P. G McSherry, 71; T. Smith, 72; J. S. Hedley. J. A. Redwood, W. M. Boyle, J. B. Mudgway, 73; if. Kiely, J. Stewart, R. McCaig. 76; C. E. Pearson, S. Wales, W. G. Crouch 77; F. C. Simpson, A. W. Baker, C. H. Herring, 78. Trophy for best net score: Hill, 86, 17 —09. Four-ball best-ball: McMahon and Robertson, 4 up. North Shore. —Bogey competition: D. J. Reid, P. Miller, 5 down; B. Rhodes. 7 down. Reid won on count back.

Waitemata.—Stableford bogey; R. B. Clark, 33; E. Kealy, 30; R. Dunuing, 28. Pupuke.—Stableford bogey: H. A. Randnip. 3-1; E. G. Foot, 30; W. J. Skelton, 29. Manuhau.—Second round of Kohn Cup: J. Elliott beat G. Mclnnes, 5 and 4; J. Heald beat W. Aylward; D. Rawnsley beat B. Cooper, 6 and 5; R. Hookham beat W. Crisp, 1 up; B. Morse beat G. Rush. 2 and 1; R, Nixon beat V. Clark, 3 and 2; B Grant beat R. Bodington, 3 and 1; R, Bartleet beat E. Jones, at the 19th.

North Shore Ladies.—The following qualified for Mr. H. Preston's trophy: Mrs. E McKechnie, Miss A. Thomas, Miss E. Pearce Mrs. K. Gordon, Miss B. Mitchell, Miss D Sharpe. Miss L. Blair. Miss C. Porter AMATEUR ATHLETICS Auckland Club.—The club continued its winter competitions at the Outer Domain on Saturday afternoon, when there was a fine muster of competitors, including champions in D. M. Harris and W. Heron, also ex-champion B. M. Murray. Results: — 20o0vds steeplechase: W. S. Opperman. 50s. 1; H. Farley, Ss, 2; B. L. Evans, 355, 3. Hotham and Heron led in the early stages, but al half-way Opperman. Evans, Hotham, Heron. Farley and Goodwin was the order. Running freely over the trail from this on, Opperman ended up a winner by 30yds from Farley, with Evans close up third. Time, 6m 395. 75yds handicap: H. Farley, 7yds. 1; H. R. Goodwin 9vds, 2; D. if. Harris, scr, 3. uon by inches." Time. 7 3-ss. Putting the shot : W Heron, 31ft 2; J. W. Turnbull. 29ft 3in, 3. Throwing the discus: E. Hotham (scr), 95ft 4Hin. 1; W. Heron, Sift 2in. 2; F. E. F. Bennett, S3 ft 6in, 3.