LEAGUE FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 24870, 17 April 1944, Page 5

LEAGUE FOOTBALL

OPENING OF SEASON PRELIMINARY ROUND PLAYED The Auckland Rugby League had a successful openiiiK at Carlaw Park on Saturday afternoon, when a series of senior grade preliminary matches was played. A number of new players appeared in the various teams and the Karrie« were decided under splendid ground conditions. A Point Chevalier team made its debut in the senior ranks and did well to defeat Otahuhu. In the main mateh, Ponsonby fielded a heavy pack to win a well-contested game from Mount Albert. Both clubs took the advantage of trying new talent. Among the Ponsonby forwards 0. Hadley, R. R. Hull and W. McDonnell showed good form in the loose. Easily the most impressive form was shown by Manukau, • last year's champion side, which defeated Newton comfortably. A new player to the code. W. Werohia, revealed splendid attacking ability on the wing for Manukau. scoring four tries. Cosgrove, a country five-eighths, also played an outstanding game. Newton will field a very powerful and rugged pack, while T. Shaw, the South Auckland fullback, is an acquisition. In a fast, open game City beat North Shore. Results were:—-Point Chevalier, 15 (tries by Walker, Kirby, Da vies. Davies converting two and Pope one), Otehuhu, 11 itrion by Halsey. Speedy and Roberts, Riley converting one); City, 10 (tries by Matthews and Bodham and two penalty goals by Ellis); North Shore. 3 (try by HJscocks); Manukau, 31 (tries by Werohia, 4, Skilton, 2, Te Tai, Martin and Thompson, Chase converting Ave and kicking a penalty goal), Newton, 11 (try by Kani and four penalty goals by Shaw); Poiifionby, 13 (tries by Bailey, 2, Moore and Clement, Morreil converting two), Mount Albert, 10 (tries by Clement and Moore, C'ranch converting both); Richmond, 21, defeated Marist, 10, at Grey Lynn Park. SCHOOLS' ROWING REGATTA ON HARBOUR MOUNT ALBERT WINS AGAIN The annual secondary schools' rowing regatta was held at Westhaven on Saturday afternoon under good conditions, although the wind made the water a little choppy in parts. The principal event, the Head-of-the-iiarbour Eights, was again won by Mount Albert Grammar, this making the school's seventh win in eight years. Crews from Si. Peter's College performed well, winning the first and second fours. Results were:— Head-of-the-Harbour Eights.—Mount Albert Grammar (T. Engal, H, Steele, G. L. Jarratt, P. Nicholson, N. Smith, J. Woods. W. A. Duncan, R. Bevington, B. J2. C-ato. cox), 1; Sacred Heart College, 2. The only starters. Won by a canvas. First Fours.—St. Peter's (B. Winter, J. Duncan, P. Sheahan, P. Pearson, B. McNamara, cox), 1; Mount Albert Grammar, 2; Tatapuna Grammar, 3. Won bv three lengths. Second Fours.—St. Peter's (G. Manning A. Francis, T. Casey, K. Gwynne, N. Ballas, cox), 1; Mount Albert Grammar, 2; Sacred Heart, 8. Won by two lengths. Old Boys' Race.—Mount Albert Grammar (G. Brown, A. S. Taylor. B. K. Waltiran, R. J. Fletcher, W. Scott, cox). 1; St. Peter's, 2; Sacred Heart, 3. Won by five lengths. Air Training Corps Event. —Squad Ton 22 (T. Gray, M. Jameson, K. Broadfoot. J. Christie, L. Harris, cox). 1; Squadron, 4, 2; Squadron 18, 3. Won by five lengths. YACHT RACING ANNUAL CUP DAY VICTORIA CRUISING CLUB Strong northerly winds prevailed for the Victoria Cruising Club's annual cup day, held off Westhaven on Saturday afternoon. There were large entries in most of the classes, the smaller boats predominating. Spectacular sailing was witnessed as the boats came upharbour witli spinnakers set and some thrilling incidents created keen excitement among the spectators. Two capsizes were reported, but only minor damage resulted, and the boats were all well handled by their youthful crews. Following were the elapsed times and placings:—Keel class: Queenie (scr), lh 19m 30s, 1; Scout (7m), lh 25m 445, 2. H, L and N class: Why Not (10m), lh 31m 3s, 1; Starlight (scr), lh 24m 245, 2. M class: Mawhiti (6m), lh 33m 10s. 1; Mere (9m), lh 37m 3s, 2; Marahi (scr), lh 23m 18s, 3. V class: Marie Dawn (9m), lh 30m 555, 1; Jeanette (sm), lh 29m lis, and Lanai (12m), lh 36m lis, dead-heat, 2. X class: Kia Ora (15m), lh 46m 306. 1; Sonata (3m), lh 36m 455, 2; Davina (scr). lh 34m lis, 3. T and Y class: Ngaire (scr), lh 31m ISs, 1; Scandal (scr), lh 33m 535, 2; Rebel (Sib), lh 43m 565, 3. Z class: Savage (8m), lh 1m 455, 1; Tuatea (10m), lh 5m 295, 2; Pat C. (6m), lh lm 355, 3; Tawaki (1m), 56m 40s, 4. Silver Fern class: Gauntlet (9m), lh 5m 15s, 1; Kawiti (8m), lh 5m 245. 2; Mahanga (3m), lh 2m 555, 3. Point Chevalier Club.—ln spite of squally north-east weather good racing was witnessed yesterday afternoon. Four capsizes occurred and several of the smaller boats carried away I masts and riggings. The elapsed times and | results were:—Z class (Holt trophy): Career scr), lh 22m 355, 1; Te Utu (6m), lh 29m 295, 2; Fury (4m 30s), lh 30m 255, 3. Ladies'" race: Marlina (Miss J. Bullen), lm, 46m 13s; Marietta (Mrs. R. Hogan), scr, 46m 295. 2. Boys' race: Sonata (sm), 41m 245. 1; Evaine (Sm), 45m Bs. 2. Father and son race: Te Utu, 1; Tamati, 2. GOLF CONTESTS CLUD EVENTS DECIDED Auckland.—A Stableford competition resulted in a win for C. H. Knight. Titirangi.—Bogey handicap: G. R. Vercoe, all square; E. T. Gillett, 2 down; C. J. Bunting. 3 down; R. G. Alpe, 4 down. Maungakiekie.—First round of Kingswell Shield: J. Tanner, all square; N. Farrell, 1 down-, J. H. Earle, A. Woolley, 2 down. Remuera.—First round of captain's prize: Ralph beat Keegan, 3 and 2; Buckler beat Cash more, 5 and 4; C. Yates beat Kidd, t up; Swallow beat Bush, 1 up; Williams beat Beechey, at 19th; Wynyard beat Alexander, 3 and 2; Hewitt beat Bell, 2 and 1; Hunter beat Tornquist, 1 up; White beat Woods, 4 and 3; Madden beat Neary, 5 and 4; Hutchinson beat Kirk, 5 and 3; Roberts beat Clark, 1 up; E. Yates beat Partridge, 2 and 1; Elliott beat Ewart, "1 up; Mansergh beat Home, 6 and 5; Raven beat G. Bennett, 2 and 1; Mccoll beat Rout, 1 up. Akarana.—Medal round: H. R. Avery, 93, 24—69; C. F. Paul!, 90, 20—70; W. H. Nicholls, 89, 17 —72; J. McKenzie, 84, 12—72. Four-ball: ,T. H. Earle and R. Brett (Maungakiekie), beat G. W. Beresford and R. T. Postles (Maungakiekie), 3 up. Earle and Brett won on a count back. North Shore,—Stableford -competition: D. Rhodes, 32; W. G. Adams, 30; L. Alderton, D. Preakcs. T. Miller, H. P. Ibbertson, 29. Pupuke.—First monthly medal round: H. C. Mullions, 95, 24—71; J. Drought, 78, 4—74; W. E. Leach, 93, IS —76; H, Manning, 100, 24—76. Orakei.—Bogey competition: G. Logan, G. Tyndall, F. Parkinson, all square; W. D. Whitten, 2 down. Logan won on a count back. Third round of president's trophy: S. Chappell beat East. 3 and 2; W. Chappell beat Cross, 3 and 2; Phllpott beat Wall, 3 and 2; Turbott beat Birch, 3 and 2. Otahuhu.—Medal handicap: F. Cox, 86, 20—66; A. W. Taaff. 86, 18—68; E. Hilggie, 75, 2—73; C. Skinner, 94. 20—74; G. Lyttleton, 84, 10—74; L. M. Smith. 82, 8 —74. Manukau.—First round of Hng-hes and Cossar trophy: J. Alexander, 70; J. Weston. G. Mclnness, 72; E. Jones, 78; D. Annstrong, 74; P. Yates. 75. Orakei Ladies. —Stableford competi^iona: Mrs. Ritchie, 29; Mrs. Provis, Mies KedSliaw, Miss MacLeay, Mrs. Leigh, 25. TENNIS FINALS PLAYED Auckland Association. —The remaining matches in the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association's Easter tournament, were played at the Stanley Street courts on Saturday afternoon. They were the semi-final and final of the combined doubles, seeoud section. Results were:—Semi-final: N. J. Kingst-one and Miss M. Sullivan (West End) beat N. Bowden and Miss H. Redwood (West End), I—6,1 —6, 6 —2, 6—l. Final: R. King (Mount Eden) and Mlg« Y. Johnson (West End) beat Kingstnne ana Miss Sullivan. 5 —7. 6—B, 6—2. RECORD SOCCER CROWD (Reed. 5.35 p.m.) LONDON. April 15 In the Association Football Cup final match at Wembley Charlton beat Chelsea by 3 goals to 1. There was a wartime record crowd of 85,000. «¥he players were presented to General Dwight D. Eisenhower before the match. GENERAL SPORTS NEWS Competition matches among Hamilton cricket clubs have now been completed, the Howden Cup for tiie leading senior team being won by Hamilton East. Championship points at the conclusion of the competition were: — Hamilton East, 4]; Claudelands, Hamilton, 38; Old Boys B. 84; Old Boys A, 33; Technical, 32; Kiwis, Railway, 25; Central, 20. The report presented at the annual meeting of the Marist Rugby Club stated that 21 members had made the supreme sacrifice for their country. All present stood in silence in honour of those who will not return. M. McHugh and W. McGrory, two of the club's best pre-war forwards, and both Auckland representatives, have returned from overseas and will assist the senior team this season. CROSSWORD SOLUTION The solution of the crossword puzzle published in Saturday's Hbhald Is as follows: Across.—l Pepper. 7 Abrade. 12 Enliven. 13 Oval. 14 Drapes. 16 Mend. 17 Latent. 18 Prance. 20 Ages. 21 Stranger. 33 Red. 25 Hence. 26 Secrete. 30 Stare. 31 Den. 33 Arteries. 36 Lope. 37 Sirens. 38 Cradle. 40 Evil. 41 Ridged. 42 Lake. 43 Deplete. 44 Sledge. 45 Weeded. Down.—l Pedlar. 2 Enraged, 3 Plated. 4 Pipes. 5 Even. 6 Rests. 8 Romance. 9 Avenge. 10 Dance. 11 Elders. 15 Spree. 19 Rants. 22 Three. 24 Learn. 26 Steeled. 27 Crisp. 38 Replete. 29 Easels. 30 Strike. 81 Dodged. 32' Needed. 34 Rival. 35 Screw. 36 Ladle. 39 Ripe.