THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24627, 5 July 1943, Page 5

THE LEAGUE CODE

HIGH SCORING GAMES MARIST TEAM SUCCESSFUL There was some high scoring at Carlaw Park on Saturday, when the Auckland Rugby League commenced the second round of its senior competition. Tlio playing area was in good order after heavy rain, and there was a good attendance. In the principal match, between Marist and Mount Albert, play was hard and non-spectacular. The second spell was more interesting than the first, and Marist was generally the better team. The first spell favoured Maristi which led by 5 points to nil. Mount Albert put up a solid defence throughout the second spell, and more open tactics may have had better results. Marist's inside backs, McWilliams and Hughes, did excellent work in some movements early in the game but the forwards were the main factor in winning the honours. Mount Albert played its,best football halfway through the second spell, when Gee scored a good try us the result of fine teamwork. On another occasion H. Zane beat the defence, and live players handled in turn, but a splendid low tackle by White saved what looked a certain try. Mount Albert reduced the deficit, and actually got within one point of Marist. The last ten minutes of the game were most exciting. McWilliams made a great opening to pave the way for a well-deserved victory. Marist is an improved team and is likely to cause surprises in the second round. Easily the best back 011 the ground was McWilliams, at five-eighths. His ability to change defence into attack gave the threequarters numerous opportunities. Hughes. Nicholson. Rangi and White all played well in the backs, while among the forwards Knight, a United Nations serviceman, was outstanding, and McLeod and Simpson also played good games. Results were:—-Marist. 11 (tries by McWilliams. Rangi and Knight, Simons converting one), Mount Albert, 7 (try by Gee, converted by Crunch, who also kicked a penalty goal); Richmond, Ml (tries by Lowther. 2, McGregor, 2, Kinney, 2. Jack and Payne, McDonald converting three and Macill two), Newton, 11 (tries by Butler, McKay and Duncan, and penalty goal by Rangi);' City, 25 (tries by Leggc. Hutchinson, Mataira, A. Donovan and Gray, A. Donovan convertins: four and kicking a penalty goal). Ponsonb.v, 15 (tries by Napier, McDonnell and Leheret, Webb converting two and kicking a penalty goal); Manukau. 32 (tries by Shilton. '2. Te Tai, '2, Butler. *2, Rogers and Rudolph, Ilemi converting two and kicking a_ penalty goal, and Shillon converting one), North Shore. 10 (tries by Hunt and Rutherford. McArthur converting both). ■ / HARRIER ROAD RACE ONEHUNGA TO AUCKLAND The thirteenth annual harrier road race from Onehunga to Auckland took place on Saturday afternoon in fine weather. The winner was W. j. Potter, of Matamata, who was also successful last year. A large field was started at 3 11.111. by Mr. J. Park, Mavor of Onehunga. Potter ran into the lead turning into Manukau Road, but at Greenwood's Corner, A. Browne (Lynndalc). was up with him, this pair being nearly lOO.vds ahead of the next competitors. Passing through Newmarket, Potter had left Browne a furlong behind, i ht- leader outclassed the field, drawing further away down Gladstone Road and along Qua> Street to the finishing line, where his advantage was well over a quarter of a mile. Following was the result:—W. J. Potter (Matamata). ,37m 3s. 1; A. B. Browne (Lynndale), 3Sm 365, 2; T. M. Butts (Technical Old Boys), 38m 38s, 3; C. Littler (Technical Old Bo.vs), 3Sm 50s, -1. Potter won the Chambers Cup for the first runner to finish. Metropolitan Cup, for sealed handicap: E. Metanes (Ellerslie), 10m 30s, J; D. Wilson (Technical Old Boys), 6 m 30s, 'J. First junior: Butts. Wilson Cup. for senior teams: Lynndale (Browne. Gates, Young. Stan.ver). Robinson Cup. for junior teams: Technical Old Boys (Butts. Bennett, Haliday, Wilson). Presbyterian Club.—Result of -1 % miles run at Onehunga: Fast pack—G. Miller. 1; R. B. Bissett, B. Ashton, 3. Intermediate pack—D. Matheson, 3; A. Rainbow. 2; T. Cowan, 3. Slow pack—S. Graham. 1: T. Arnold, 2; D. Arnold, 3. Baptist Club.—A six miles course was traversed at Milford. the results being: Racing pack—K. Grieve, 1; H. Duncombe, 2. Fast pack—G. C. Browne, 1; R. G. Marson, 2; F. C. Clarkson, 3. Intermediate pack—C. Craig, 1: J Mala 11, 2; R. Britten. 3. ASSOCIATION GAMES Metro-College A still heads the table of the Auckland Football Association, while the division of points on Saturday by Garrison and Air Force, and a win by Eastern Suburbs, brings the latter side up to within a point of the team of the six to play off for the senior championship after next Saturday's games. The main attraction at Blandford Park saw Papakura Camp field a weakened side against Comrades and, although a fair exhibition of the code resulted, there was too much defensive work by Papakura to make the game spectacular. Wyhe did well in Papakura goal, and effected some daring and clever saves. C. Flyger was the pick of a defence. which crowded the goal area and allowed the opposing forwards too much room in which to move. Matthews, White and Fineham were a strong defensive trio for Comrades and. with Illes. in goal, playing soundly, defence was soon turned into attack, and some clever work was seen by the wing halves. Laird and Heron. Following were the scores and scorers:— Comrades, (i (Fleet 3. Boyd. Walters. Fineham), Papakura Camp, 1 (Lithberg): Eastern .Suburbs. I (Nielsen 3. Welch), North Shore. 2 (Gilbert, Hignett); Metro-College A. 7 (Hope Ede 3, Mc.Luckie, Webber, Woods and a defender). Training College. 2 (Simpson, Pickett); Garrison, 4 (Robinson 2. Noyer, Richards), Air Force, 4 (Everson. Muranc, Barnett and a defender); Mount Albert Grammar Old Bo.vs A, 4 (C. Ekman 3. Wilkinson), Metro-College B, 1 (Young); Ponsonby, 4, Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys B, 3. HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP The Auckland Hockey Association's ninth series of senior matches was played on Saturday afternoon at Papatoetoe, with the unexpected defeat of Wesley-United (equal leading team), by Training College. University is now in an almost unbeatable, position in the Davis Cup championship. Wesley-United arid Training College provided a thrilling and sparkling display, although both teams were inclined to wild hitting and delayed obstructions. Training College, with better positional play, was always on top. while Wesley-United forwards lacked the necessary dash, and several opportunities were lost through ovcrkeenness. Feeling ran high, and body play was in evidence, which should have been suppressed by stricter control. Following were the scores and scorers: — Training College, 3 (I. Wyatt 2. A McGillivray), Wesley-United, 2 (L. Hedges. N. Allpress); University, 5 (P. Elliott 3, H. Cooper, T. Wallace), Mount Eden 2 (D. Marshall, W. Chester); Grammar Old Boys, 32 (G. Lawry 3, D. Grove 3, ,T. Buchan 3, B. Michie R. Harold), 3st Comp. A.S.C., 0; St. Luke's, 7 (T. Mardlo 2, G. Richardson 2, N. Pearson A. Conlan, F. Simpson). Air Force No. 3, 0; Owai Rovers won by default from Papakura. Ladies' Association. —Senior grade: College Old Girls, •_». University, 3 ; Mount Eden. 5, Training College, 3; Technical, 3, North Shore, 0. Intermediate: Wesley 3, Air Force No. "J, 3; Technical, 'J, Berlei. O; Takapuna Grammar, 9, University B, 3; Air Force No. 3, 0, Training College, 0. Junior: Blue Rovers. 8, Wesley, <>; Training College, 3, I'ukekohe, 0; Technical, 0 Mount Eden, 0. LIFE-SAVING SOCIETY The absence overseas of trained members of the various life-saving clubs and the increased usage of electrical appliances by inexperienced people was referred to by Mr. A. Gardner, who presided at Hie annual meeting of the Auckland branch of the Royal LifeSaving Society. Mr. Gardner strongly advocated instruction in resuscitation and its allied subjects to the general publicIt was stated that personnel of the several branches of the Emergency Precautions Scheme had received instruction, but the general opinion of the members was in agreement. with Mr. Gardner, and it was decided to commence fortnightly classes next Friday forini"lit These lectures and demonstrations, which will be free, will be taken by competent teachers. II is hoped I hat the response of the general public will be such lhat the deaths from drowning, shock and other causes in which a knowledge of resuscitation by poisons on the spot is essential will be reduced considerably. It. was reported that the Headmasters' Association was in favour of lectures being held in Ihe schools by instructors of the society, and it was decided lo seek the permission of the Kducation Board lo carry out this scheme. Particular interest attached to Hie report of Hie Roval Life-Saving Society 011 the result* of tiie branch troubles for 1012. Ihe Sydney J. Monks Memorial Shield was won by Canterbury will) a percentage of The next in order were Bristol (hni?lano». 3(1,1(1, and Wellington, 32.55. Taranaki was 13th on the list, while Auckland was 10th. There were 20 entries and the chairman exnrcss'ul appreciation of the fine showing made by Canterbury and the other three centres in Ihe British Empire competition. The William Henry Memorial Cup, which had I'eutries found only one from New Zealand that of Otago, which finished eleventh