THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24621, 28 June 1943, Page 5

THE LEAGUE CODE

CITY DEFEATS MARI ST Hard football, with flashes of bright play, was a feature of the main same between City and Marist at Garlaw Park on Saturday afternoon. There was a good attendance and the Auckland Rugby League will donate the gate takings to the Liberty Loan. City won by only one point and .Marist must be considered a little unlucky not to prevail. City had a nine-point margin at half-time, but' failed to score in the second spell. Marist scored three tries against two by City. The hitter's forwards were a little superior in the loose, while the Marist backs were h. more effective set, and Finished off their movements better. City had a territorial advantage iD the first spell and led at half-time by 12 points to 3. In the second spell Costello, who played a fine game at five-eights for Marist, scored two splendid tries. The Marist forwards played with plenty of dash in the last 15 minutes, which were full of exciting incidents. Several times Marist threatened to pull the game out of the fire, and it was only stubborn defence by the City backs which saved the game. Mataira played an outstanding game for City and was the nest forward on the ground McManus also played well and showed initiative in assisting the backs. Grotte, the City captain, showed sound defence Hutchinson, halfback, gave good service from the scrum, and Clarke, fullback, was very sound. Besides Costello, McWilliams played well at five-eights for Marist, and Simpson, McLeod and Knight were the pick of the forwards. In a fast and open curtain-raiser. Richmond proved too clever for Otahuhu and won comfortably. The Richmond backs gave an excellent display, delighting the spectators with their speed and good handling. Results were:—City, 12 (tries by McManus and Hutchinson, A. Donovan converting both arid also kicking a penalty goal), Marist, 11 (three tries by Costello and a penalty goal by Simons); Richmond, 23 (tries by Hankins 3. L. Davis and Kinney, McDonald converting four). Otahuhu. O; Manukau. 21 (tries by Thompson 2, Rudolph 2. Turnata awl Shilton, Bemi converting two and kicking a penalty goal), Ponsonby, 7 (try by Morrell, who also converted, and a penalty goal by Dormer); Newton, 20 (tries by Silva 2. "Waitere, Mitchell, Richards and Kendall, Silva converting three and Cleave one), North Shore, 20 (tries by Wilkie,, Penman, Halsey and Hunt. McArthur converting one and kicking three penalty goals). SERVICES CUP SOCCER The Leo Mtinro Services Challenge Cap was at stake in the main Soccer attraction between Air Force (holder) and Papakura Camp (challenger), at Blandford Park on Saturday afternoon. Papakura won by 3 goals to 2. An even first half resulted, in which Air Force lost two golden opportunities. each time with an open goal. Rollinson, in the Papakura goal, earned applause for clever saves and the Camp fullbacks, Ramage and C. Flyger, were always prominent, while Danby, in the pivot position, was strong both on defence and attack. The Air Force defence of Tyson, in goal, and fullbacks, Latimer and Davis, stemmed many raids, but in the second spell the forwards missed several opportunities when well placed. E. Williams, centre-forward, distributed the play nicely and Mil ran c and C'aislcy were always dangerous. The Papakura forwards were more aggressive, and with Yates, right wing, and Parkinson, left, swinging the ball across, Valentine and Sharp, with Donaldson (centre), made a dangerous trio. Following were the results;—Papakura Camp. :5 (Donaldson 2, Valentine). Air Force, 2 (Williams, Salt); Comrades, 3 (Fleet 2, Walters), Metro-College A, 1 (Webber); Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys A, I (C. Ekman), Ponsonby, 1 (Horsburg); Eastern Suburbs, 12 (Welch (i, Neilson fi). Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys B, 1 (Lindsay); North Shore, 7 (Gilbert 3, Price, Wong, Roman, Mason), Metro-College B, 0; Training College 5, Garrison 4.

HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP Somerville and Wesley-United the two leading teams in the Davis Cup hockey championship, provided the main attraction on Saturday afternoon at Papatoetoe. where Die eighth series of senior matches was played under the control of the Auckland Hockey Association. A surprisingly high standard of solid play was witnessed. Wesley-United had the hetier of the first spell, scoring two spectacular goals. In the second spell Somerville lacked the sound combination it displayed the p-evious Saturday, although it initialed several strong attacks in an endeavour to score. These two teams are now equal in the championship with I*2 pointseach. Somerville has still to have a bye. Following were the scores and scorers:— Wesley-United, 2 (O. Slaney, S. Cowperthwaite) Somerville, 0; Owai Rovers, .'5 (A. Brumby 2 B. Pyo), Mount Eden, 0; St. Luke's, 3 (E McLeod, N. Pearson, M. Pearson), Ist Comp., A.S.C., 3 (T. Jeffs, W. Jeffs. B. Boyd); Training College, 0 (I. Wyntt 4, N. Tozer. H. Forsman), Papakura, 1 (N. Palmer); University. 5 (H. Cooper 4, J. Elliott). Air Force No. 1, 2 (Cbilds, G. Small) Ladies' Association.—Senior grade: Technical, 2, University, 0; North Shore, 2, Wesley, 2; College Old Girls, 4, Training College, 3. Intermediate: Air Force, 17, Wesley, 0: Waffs 5, University B, 1; University A. 3, College, 0. Junior: Blue Rovers, 4, Mount Eden, 0; Wesley, 0, College, 0.

CYCLING ROAD RACES Manukau Club.—The fifth annual race for the Carnival Cup took place over a course nf 25Vi miles, the result being:—D. Pullan, 10m 30s, 1; C. Flinkenberg, 10m 30s, 2; B. Rattray, 5m 30s, 3. Fastest time, C. Shilton fscr). 73m. Lynnclale Club. —Result of 20 miles event: ,T. Kinchant, 2m 30s. 1; F. Yates, 3m 30s. •>■ A Jaine, 3m 30s, 3. Fastest time, J. Hill (scr). 49m 10s.