THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24657, 9 August 1943, Page 5

THE LEAGUE CODE

MANUKAU WINS AGAIN TRY IN THE FINAL STAGES There was an element of luck in the victory of Manukau over Mount Albert in the main attraction at Carlaw Park on Saturday afternoon. Manukau leads for the Auckland Rugby League championship. A fair attendance witnessed Mount Albert put up solid opposition. It was not until late in the second spell that Manukau took the lead with a lucky try by Murray, who was favoured with the bounce of the ball. Throughout the first spell Mount Albert set up a series of strong attacks and had Manukau hard pressed. In spite of a heavy ground, both teams threw the ball about in pleasing style and a high standard of play was seen. Mount Albert led at half-time by 5 points to 3. Cranch, who was playing an outstanding game in the threequarter line, added a fine penalty goal, and Mount Albert led by 7 points to 3. Manukau made great efforts to gain the advantage, but each attack was met with splendid tackling. Just before the final bell, Cowley, the Mount Albert wing, made a fine effort to score. It would be wrong to say Manukau was the tetter team on the day, as the territorial advantage was all with the losing side, A feature of the game was the splendid defence of the two fullbacks, Martin (Manukau) and J. Zane (Mount Albert). The latter was a little too confident when the bounce beat him to give Murray a try. Otherwise Zano's play was faultless. Bemi was a tower of strength for Manukau, and Murray and Major varied their play well. Shilton was the outstanding forward on the ground, while Rudolph and Te Tai were also prominent. Clement halfback, and Gee and McKinnon, forwards, played well for Mount Albert. Results were:—Manukau, 11 (tries by Murray, 2, and O. Martin, Hemi converting one), Mount Albert, 7 (try by Hetheringtou, converted by B. Cranch, who also kicked a penalty goal); Marist. 23 (tries bv Skinner, 2, Simpson, 2, and Knight, McWilliams converting three and kicking a penalty goal), Newton, S (tries by Kani and Gregory, wiio converted one); North Shore, 14 (tries by Wilkie, Mercer, W. Seagar and Rutherford, Laing converting one), Richmond, 8 ' (tries by Lowther and Lipscombe, Davies converting one); Ponsonb.v, 26 dries by Brassey, 2, McDonnell. Hull. B. Ririnui and Kay, Kay converting three and kicking a penalty goal). Otahuhu. 5 (try b.v Speedy, converted bv Riley). ASSOCIATION GAMES A high standard of pla.v was maintained in the meeting of Metro-College A and Eastern Suburbs on Saturday afternoon in what was the finest and most spectacular exhibition of the Soccer code seen at Blandford Park this season. Eastern Suburbs required to win to have any chance in the championship, in which Metro-College was leading. Suburbs had the better of the first spell, and should have changed over with an advantage, instead of being level. Metro-College took the offensive about half-way through the second spell, and only good work by Gay, Smith and King averted two or three goals. Toward the finish Suburbs came again, but could not gain the equalising goal. Following were the scores and scorers:— Metro-College A, 4 (Woods 3, Brass), Eastern Suburbs, :i (Neilsen, Gilbert, Espie); Comrades, 3 (Evans 2, Walters), Air Force, 3 (Wellington 2. Angus); Ponsonb.v. 9 (Dowler 3. Meek 2. Burn.v 2, Dines 2), Metro-College B, 3 (Gale, Young, Carter); Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys B. 5 (Lindsay 4. Hadlow), North Shore, 1 (Roman); Mount Albert Gram mar Old Boys A. 3 (C. Ekman 2, Thompson). Garrison. 2 (Moran, Richards); Training College, 4 (Wilson. Roberts, Pickett Simpson). Papakura Camp. 3 (Yates 2. Robinson); Merchant Navy Green. 5 (C'hilds ° Delieu 2. McGrattan). Merchant Navy Red. 0. HOCKEY SEASON Sparkling and exciting hockey was witnessed, considering the heavy conditions, when the third series of matches in the Auckland Hockey Association's Devonport Shield competition was played on Saturday afternoon. The main game at Papatoe.toe, between 'University and Somerville, provided the spectators with a surprisingly high standard of play and it was easily the best contest seen this season Both teams displayed brilliant stickwork and sound combination. The first spell ended with the score two goals apiece Somerville. with smart attacks, scored twice, and the chances of a win looked bright. In the last quarter X niversity rallied and, concentrating attacks from the centre, caught Somerville's rearguard out of position, especially the centre-half, and added five goals. Following were the scores and scorers University, 7 (W. Smiler 4, H. Cooper 2 T Lawrence), Somerville. 4 (W. Spicer 3 R Morgan); Grammar Old Boys, 4 (D. Grove 2, J. Buchan. G. La wry), St. Luke's. 2 (M. Pearson. E. McLeod); Training College, 2 l p - • T - w vaU), Owai Rovers. 1 (B. Lye); Wesley-United won b.v default front Air Force No. 1. Ladies' Association.—Senior grade: University, 3, North Shore, 0; Training College. 4, Wesley, 1; Mount Eden, 4. Technical, 0. Intermediate: Technical, 4. Air Force No ° 1; Air Force No. 1, 3, Takapuna Grammar, 0; Wesley, 2, W.A.A.F.. 1; Berlei. 3. University B, 0. Junior: Blue Rovers 6 Wesley 0; Training College, 3, Pukekohe. I ; Technical. 1, Mount Eden, 1. HARRIER RACING Provmcial Title.—The annual Auckland provincial -.cross-country championship was held at Ellerslie and Lake St. John on Saturday afternoon. The contest was robbed of much interest by the absence of W. J. Potter (Matamata) and A. Browne (Lynndale). The result was: C. Littler (Technical), 41m 555, 1; E. K. Trow (Hamilton), 42m 45s 2; A Lydiard (Lynndale), 43m 15s, 3. Next to finish were: A. Darroch (Lynndale), 43m 255, 4; A. P. Bennett- (Technical), -13 in 355, 5; C. Appleton (Ellerslie), 43m 416, 6. Teams' race: Technical (Littler, Bennett, Bogue. Haliday, Porter, D. Wilson), 30 points, 1; Lynndale, 30, 2; University, 44, 3; Hamilton, 65, 4. Technical won by a better performance by its fourth representative. Sealed handicap: C. J. Appleton (Ellerslie), sm, 1. Combined Church Clubs.—The Baptist and Presbyterian Harrier Clubs held a combined run from the Somervell Presbyterian Church, Remuera. The course was of about five miles and a-half in the Meadowbank and Orakei districts. Results:—Racing pack: G. Miller (Presbyterian), 1; J. P. Bisset (Presbyterian), 2; W. Wilmott (Baptist), 3. Fast pack: B. Hall (Presbyterian). 1: A. Beadle (Presbyterian), 2; D. J. Mathieson (Presbyterian), 3. Intermediate pack: K. Grieve (Baptist), 1; R. Barclay (Baptist). 2; R. Marson (Baptist), 3. Slow pack: C. Craig (Baptist), 1; A. Martin (Presbyterian), 2; A. Aston (Presbyterian), 3. CRICKETER'S DEATH SYDNEY. Aug. 7 The death is announced of Mr. T. W. Garrett, last survivor in Australia of the first Australian test cricket team to tour England in 187 S. He was 85 years of age. Mr. Garrett. who made three trips to England, was only 18 when he played his first test in Melbourne. He had considerable success as a bowler, and took 36 wickets in test cricket in 18S2, when the mythical "ashes" came into being. He was a member of the side which defeated England by seven runs at the Oval, following which an in memoriam notice appeared in the. Sporting Times:—"ln affectionate remembrance of English cricket, which died at the Oval. 29/8/82. Deeply lamented by a large circle of sorrowing friends and acquaintances. R.I.P. N. 8.: The body will be cremated, and the ashes taken to Australia." The death of Mr. Garrett leaves Mr. S. Jones, of Aratonga Avenue, Green Lane, Auckland, the sole survivor of the first Australian test team to visit England. Mr. Jones has been a resident of Auckland for over 40 years, having come here as a cricket coach to the Auckland Grammar School.