THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 24887, 8 May 1944, Page 5

THE LEAGUE CODE

SENIOR COMPETITION MANUKAU beaten again r»^W 6 -D Wa f a b ® Uer standard of play at snriJ F on Saturday, when the second scries of matches in the Auckland Rugby JL>eaguo 3 senior competition was played. The tun cleared off before play commenced pn e roain around, but the playing area was princi P a l fixture, between City and Richmond, resulted in a great forward s niggle, with the backs of both teams always seen to reveal the finer points of the code. City narrowly won and deserved its victory. Manukau, last year's champion team, waa defeated for the second time. This wae in the curtain-raiser, Otahuhu winning by a sinsrle try. 'lhe best football in the City-Richmond match was witnessed in the first spell when the City backs dominated the play. The Richmond back 6 were hampered by the ground conditions, combined with sterling defence by uty. A penalty goal to each team was the only score in the first spell. A brilliant save py Clarke kept City's line intact early in the second spell. A spectacular try bv Matnews, who recently returned wounded from the Middle East, changed the fortunes for Uty. Richmond made great efforts to pull the game out of the fire, and actually scored between the posts a minute before time, to get. within two points of City. Clarke, at fullback, played an outstanding game for City, his defence beins: superb. Matthews, on the wing, used his speed to advantage, and Coesey was a tower of strength in every attack. Mataira, Jackson and James wero prominent among the forwards for whom Leatherbarrow hooked successfully. Possession of the ball from set scrums greatly assisted Otahuhu to narrowly beat Manukau. The only try scored came from Speedy, the Otahuhu halfback, who raced AO yards amid great excitement. Results were:—City, 9 (try by Matthews, Clarke converting and .A. Donovan kicking two penalty zoals), Richmond 7 (try by Williams, converted by McDonald, and penalty goal by Magill); Otahuhu, 3 (try by Speedy), Manukau, 0; Ponsonby, 8 (tries by Hull and Hardwicke, and penalty goal by Fielder), Shore, 0: Marist, 51 (tries by J. Simpson, 3, McWilliams, 2, Crocker, (2, Shepherd, 2, McLeod, Brockless, Best and I. Simpson, McWilliams converting five and Best one), Point Chevalier, 10 (tries by Humphries and Walker, Dormer converting one and Humphries one); Monnt Albert, 10 (tries by J. Zane, 2, Cranch converting one and kicking a penalty goal), Newton, 8 (tries by Brady and Shaw, the latter converting one)

ASSOCIATION GAMES

HIGH SCORING GENERAL

High scoring was a feature of the Auckland Football Association's matches played under greasy conditions on Saturday afternoon, but nevertheless a good standard of play was maintained. Proceedings at Blandford Park were opened by Eastern Suburbs and Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys. Both teams started short, but when they were at full strength a great game resulted in Suburbs taking the full points. Comrades and Naval Depot met in the main game, which 'was full of interest. Naval Depot was without three of its regular piasters, while early in the game Bell (fullbifck) was injured. While the substitutes played well, the combination suffered, and Comrades, playing superbly, established a three-iroal lead at half-time. In the second spell very even played followed, but, while Navy could do everything but score. Comrades' breakaways generally resulted in goais. The final score of eicht clear goals was flattering to Comrades. Following were the scores and scorers:— Comrades. 8 (Fleet 3, Walters 2, Evans, Fineham and a defender), Naval Depot, 0; Eastern Suburbs. 6 ("Welch 3, Dempsey 2, Collings),Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys, 4 (Wilkinson 3, Thompson); Metro-College, 15 (Hanam 2. Woods 2, R. McCluckie), North Shore, 1 (Corbett); Air Force. 3 (Salt, Larnach, Caisle.v), Ponsonby, 0. Second Division.—Training College, 3, Comrades 1; Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys, 4. Onehunga A. 2; Eden. 5. Onehunga B 4

INTERNATIONAL FIXTURE (Reed. 5.35 p.m.) LONDON. May 6 In an international Soccer match at Cardiff, England defeated Wales by 2 goals to 0. A crowd of 50,000 was present. GOLF CONTESTS

FINALS OF COMPETITIONS Akarana.—Semi-finals of Paterson Cup: C. Holloway and H. R. Avery beat J. Frankham and W. G. Crouch, 4 and 3; L. W. Hill and H. Anderson beat J. Stewart and J. Marshall, at the 19th. Final, over 36 holes: Holloway (15-11) and Avery (16-12) beat Hill (15-ll) and Anderson (11-8). 4 and 3. Combined Stableford: G. R. Comes and B. Smith, 65; A Campbell and J. Dorman, J. Linton and N. Robertson, 62; J. Stewart and H. Valentine, 60. Four-ball bogey: H. Rose and B. Smith, 4 up; M. Kiely and N. Robertson, J. Swanson and V. Salek. 3 up; F. Busby and W. A. Motion, 2 up. Titirangi.—Ballin Cup semi-finals: B. T. Laycock (scr) beat J. M. Coltman (3). at the 20th; G. A. Lawson (7) beat G. H. Birch (11). 4 and 2. Final: Laycock beat Lawson 1 up Stableford handicap: Lawson. 37. Remuera.—Fourth round of Captain's Prize: F. Buckler beat P. Ralph, 1 up; C. Yates beat D. Forster. 7 and 6; L. Williams beat B. Hewitt, 2 up; P. While beat M. Hunter 2 and 1; J. Madden boat H. Tidrnarsh. 7 and 5; J. Barber beat I. Hutchinson, 1 up; E. Yates beat C. Partridge. 2 and 1; F. Raven beat T. Penderton at the 19th. Qtiarter-firials: Buckler beat C. Yates, 1 up; White beat Williams. 5 and 4; Madden beat Barber, 3 and 2: E. Yates beat Raven, 2 Maungakiekie.—Four-ball, best-ball Stableford: T. Kirkup and H. Bray. 36; A. Steele and E. A. Robb, 35; H. Whitley and R. Hay, C. S. Craig and C. M. Beckley. M. Farrell and D. R. Garrard, 34 Orakei, —Monthly medal competition: F. Parkinson, 75, 8 —67; L. W rathall, 91, 03 —fig; S. Rykers. 79, 10 —69; L. East, 83, 14—69; M. turbott. 81. 10—71; N. Willis, Otahuhu. —Bogey competition: J. L. Clark, I down; J. C. Castle. 2 down; E. N. Waters, 4 down. Holed-in-one. —Playing on the Akarana links during the week-end, K. Hume, a member of the club, home on furlough, holed his tee shot at the 13th, a distance of 105 yards. HOCKEY SEASON OPENS The Auckland Hockey Association, opened its season on Saturday afternoon with four senior games at Papatoetoe and one at Walker Park. As a result of heavy rain, the ground conditions at Papatoetoe were holding, although high scoring was the order of the day. Play was keen and spectacular. The youthful Owai Rovers' team surprised by defeating University, last year s I>ayis Cup and Devonport Shield winners, by the odd rroal in three in the main *ame. University did well considering that only four members of last year's team turned out. University scored the only goal in the first spell. Owai Rovers had dominated the play, being unlucky in not scoring from two penalty bullies, incurred by the University goalie. Following were the scores and scorers:— Somerville, 4 (N. Stevens, 2, R. Morgan, E. Archibald), Whenuapai, 3 (G. Carter. -, L. Watson); Owai Rovers, 2 (R. Lawrence, A Brumby), University, 1 (J. Beard); training College, 4 (I- Wyatt, 2, P. Tozer. A. McGillivray), Wesley United. 0; Mount Eden. II fW Chester. 3. K Nairn, 2, G. Maskell). Grammar Old Boys, 0; St. Luke's, 9 (C. Oldham. 5, H. Mardie, E. McLend, N. Person. H. Foreman), No. 1 Port Depot (Auckland), 4 (I. Carrutliers. H. Vercoe. R. Elliott. R. Martin) AMATEUR ATHLETICS Auckland Club.—The club held its second winter meeting at the Outer Domain on Saturday afternoon on heavy tracks. Results:— 2000 Yds steeplchase: fl. Farley, Bs, and G. Dragicevich, 16s, dead-heat, 1; Corrioral F. R. Lory. 3. Times. Farley, om 345; bragicevich, 5m 425. 75Yds handicap: Dragirovirh 6vds 1; Lory, syds, 2; W. A. Downes SVivds, 3 Time. Bs. Putting -.the shot- Lory, 1; W. Stewart, 2; Dragicevich, 3 Distance, 33ft 2in. Throwing the discus: Drapricevich and Lory, equal, 1. Stewart, 3 Distance. 105 ft 7in. RECORD by schoolboy ( 0 C.) HAMILTON. Sunday The Hamilton Technical High School boys championships resulted.—Senior, B. Sweet; intermediate, W. McEwcn; junior, E. Peterson. The steeplechase was won for the second vear in succession by R. M. I' ullerton, who fan the course in 12m 525, or six seconds better than tho previous record. HARRIER RACING Presbyterian Club.—The second run of tho season was through the Westmere, Heme Bay and Grey Lynn districts over a course of seven niilcs. Results: —Slow Pack: R. Ingram, 1; B. Wilson 2- G- Tate. 3. Intermediate pack: \fHeron 1; I. Turner. 2; A. Rainbow, 3. Fast pack': J. P. Bissett. 1; I. Cunningham, 2: 8%tM bl Club'.—The club held its novice and veterans' championships from the Orakei Church over a strenuous six miles and a-half course* Results were:—Veterans' championship? R. WUlmott, 1; A. Furness, 2; N. Feranion 3. Novice championship: J>. Kain. 1; E Haywood, 2; B. Holdiway, 3. Tnnhniral Old Boys' Club.—A run was held from the Kingsland Methodist Church, the course being through Western Springs, Mount \lbert and Owairaka. A combined run-in resulted: M. Stevenson, 1; T. Heyes, 2; C. B °lne'rs?le Club.—A course of six and miles was traversed in ihe Mount Well in gta and Lake St. John districts. Results of runs-in:—Fast pack: J. McKenna, lj E. Mclnnes 2; A. F. Stanley, 3. Slow pack: C. Wells, 1; M. Fountain, 2; RCameron. 3. BASKETBALL POSTPONEDOwing to adverse weather conditions, the official opening of the Auckland Basketball Association on Saturday afternoon was cancelled and all games postponed. The draw, for next Saturday will remain the same.