RUGBY FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 24972, 15 August 1944, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL

representative play MATCHES IN THE SOUTH I Wellington,—Canterbury found Wellington a much-improved side on Saturday from that which was soundly beaten at Christehurch earlier in the season and tho visitors went t. down II —lO after one of tho most exciting r contests between the two provinces seen for sonio time. The football failed to attain a c high standard through fumbling or the efforts 1 by the inside backs to do too much, but it was an amazing game for the long-sustained periods of attack and counter-attack. Welling- ci ton made much better use of its superiority ( in the. scrums than in the Christehurch game 1 and splendid loose play by the forwards enabled t lie home side to score three tries. Bligh 11 crossed the line twico and lugpen once, one s try being converted by Morrison. Fleming { scored for Canterbury and u penalty goal : and a field goal were kicked by O'Callaghan, who was the most dangerous back on the '' field. He had a chance of snatching victory \ right on time from a penalty, but the long 1 shot at goal went wide. . Dunedin.—-In a return Rugby match Otago defeated Southland at Carisbrook 011 Saturday J by points to 3 before a crowd of about 1 iL'.ooo. This was Otago's second win over Southland this season. Play was fast and . open. Otago held the advantage in the scrums ' anil the deciding factor was the superior pace ' and combination of its backs, although tho 1 fast-breaking Southland forwards often forced | them into mistakes. Tries for Olago were 1 scored by E. .1 Peterson (2), J. M. Morton and I). Murdoch. Masters and Murdoch each ' converted one. try am! Masters kicked two penalty goals. It Waldron scored for Southland. Inter-schools' Matches. —In a match played at Napier on Saturday Mount Albert Gram- ' mar School (Auckland) heat Napier Boys' 1 High School by U) points to 5. Although , overweighted in the forwards, the Mount Al- ' bert hacks served their team well, especially AVickham, tli# captain, and five-eighths. Wickham and Woods scored tries for Mount Albert. Smith converting both. Playing at Christchurch, Christ's College defeated St. Bede's College by 3 points to 0. Peaco Cup Retained. —In a keenly contested match at Te Kniti. Maniapoto defended the Peaco Cud for tho third time this season, defeating Taumaruntii by 8 points to <i. Soddon Shield Challenge.—After leading 13 —10 at half-time, Marlborough, which was challenging Buller for the Seddon suffered defeat by 28 points to 13. W. Neighbours (2). A. Mosley. T. Coyne. T. Anderson and A. Cummings scored tries for Buller, five being converted by A. Durin. Dougan (2) and Haines scored for Marlborough. Wilson converting two. 1 | BOWLING COMPETITIONS Inter-club Games. Diggers' Badges, at Carlton: .1. Bull. 11. Catterall. E W. Taylor, S. i'nrdy (Carllon), holders, lit, v. K. Lett, ,1. Uib.Mm, N. Proctor, 1,. Corby 1 lOUerslic), | 1:.. Mc.Minn Pins, at Carlton: 11 anna. Why111an. Lea. Little (Carllon), 22, v. Foote, ! NeholT, White, Hickwm (Remuera), Is. Edwin Stars at Grey Lynn: Newland, j Tain.-h, Worthington, T. Mason (Devon- | port), .'!(>. v. Person. Jarvis, O'Connor. Cronin (Grey Lynn). 13. Hadwin Pins, at Auckland: Ure," North, A. White. Mailer (Auckland), 20, v. Venimore, Hawthorne, Nimmo, Howlands, 14. Club Contests.—Ellerslie: McKinncy Stars —Gritbb. Carver, Blewden, Goodwin, 26, v. dynes, Woodlock, Dickson, Johnston (holders). 9. Bell Badges—-T. Jones, J. Toy, 18, v. T. Gardner, 'J'. Dickson, 10. Lang Ferns —Bew, Day, 111 gall, Roscvore (holders), 23, v. Coleman, Fitze, T. White, H. Herbert, Hi. Remuera: Finlayson Badges—Gisby, Thomas, Black. Geary (holders), 21. v. Wootton, Goodwin, Foubister, Walker 18. Harland Pins—Skegg. Wade, Tonks, Fisher (holders) 20. v. Lc Sueur, Segar, Donald, Watson, -11. Clark Buttons—George, Whyte. Bond, Foubister (challengers), 20, v. Early Harvey, Johns, Rainger. 10. Onehunga: Cock of the Walk—J. Brown. Harding, Lofle.v Stephens (challengers), 27, v. Murray, Walker, Keaks, Dnimm. I I. Williams Cup—Morris, E. Turnbull. Burridge, Kelly (holders). 20. v Campling, Baker, Bray, McMath. 10 BASKETBALL RESULTS Auckland Association.—Senior A grade: Killarua. 10, College, 7; University, 17, Aralii, 5; Surrey Hills No. 2, 7, College, 5; Surrey Hills No. 1, 10, Edendale, 10. Senior reserve: College, IS, Metro, 3; Killarua, -1, Salisbury. -1; College, ir>, Berlei, 0; Belvedere, 0, West mere «>; Northcote 11, Arahi, -1 Senior B: Shamrock, 12, Arahi A, 10; .College, S, IZM, 0; College, 10, Y.W.C.A., 10; Edendale, 0, Grammar, 2; Rainster, 10. Henderson. 7; IZM, 0, University, -1. Second A: Victoria College, 8, Otahuliu. 7; Killarua, 8, College, 5; Otahuliu, 12, Arahi, 11: Victoria College, It), College, t; Kowhai, 8, Cambridge, 5. Second B: Otahuhu, 10, Victoria College, 8; Edendale, 18, Brown's Bay. 3; Otahuhu, 11, New Lynn, 0; Victoria College, 9, Macky JjOgan, 5; Technical, 15, Berlei. 0; New Lynn, 12, Edendale, 0; Salisbury, 17, Arahi, 0; Marua, 11, Berlei, 5; Whenuapai, 0, Technical, 7; Macky Logan. 7. Marua. 7. GOLF COMPETITIONS Remuera. —Flag match: C. T. Keegan placed tho Dag close to the 10th hole. D. McColl and G. Bennett also reached the 19th green. Pupuke.—The links of the Pupuko Club were closed on Saturday, and all fixtures were postponed, owing to the death of Mr C. A. Klvy, secretary of the club. Otahuhu. -Bogey competition: A. I(. Jones M. .1. Hubbard and F. E. Pinfold, 2 down Jones won on a recount. Other cards were: F. G. Rabone, P. Anderton, J. Enwright, I down. North Shoro Ladies. —Stableford bogey: Miss B. Mitchell. 28; Miss B. Leonard. 20; Miss A. Thomas. 25 Rotorua Ladies.—Drysdale Cup final: Mrs E. 11. Crawford beat Miss Paterson, -I and 3. Hamilton. —Captain's trophy, semi-finals: A. M. Faliey beat W. H. Chitty. 2 up; 'l'. Taylor and W. A. Smith, all square. Vice-captain s final: W. Lambie beat L. C. Vickers, 3 and 2. Bogey match: S. M. Mayes. 5 up. Whangarci.—Medal handicap: S. J. Wood, 00 22—08; S. J. Weston, 82. II—71; N. Adams 88, 10—72: C. Marshall, 82. 10—72; A. Kirk wood, 70, 7—72; L. R. Nelson, !)!, 18—73; G. Biriue, 80. 10—73. Whangarei Ladies, —First round of Waitemata Cup: Mrs Morton, 101, 20 —72; Mrs Martin o! 20—71; Mrs McLeod. 110, 30—71; Mrs M. Clark, 101. 29—75; Mrs Thomson, 100, 31 —75. L.G.U. medal: Mrs Martin, 91, 20—71 (A division); Mrs Morton. 101, 20 —72 (B division). Whau Valley.—First round of club championship: Cant lon beat Ensom, Taylor beat Lovcgrove, Carr beat Cross, Keane beat Smith. G. Cunningham holed his tee shot at the seventh, a distance of 1-11 yards. Whau Valley Ladies. —Eclectic match: Mrs Lane, 01, 33—58. Sealed holes competition: Mrs 'Wakelin, 50, 10—10; Mrs Lane, 57. lO'/u —10'. j. Remuera Ladies.—-Finals of President's match-play competition:—Seniors: Mrs E. Slokoe beat Mrs J. M. Alison. I up. Juniors: Mrs C T. Keegan beat Mrs A. Martin, 5 and 3. Week-end players' Stableford bogey: Miss Glenny, 29; Mrs Fitzgerald, 27; Miss 1 Grove, 20 BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP LONDON, Aug. 13 A crowd of 35,000 paid £12,000 to watch i Ronnie James knock-out Eric Boon in the tenth round of a bout at Cardiff for the British light-weight title. Boon was knocked down 12 times during the fight anil experts i consider that he did not win a single round. Boon hail great difficulty in making the : weight of 1351b. SNOOKER TOURNEY , Open Championship. Matches played last evening resulted: C. Mason beat 11. Stenerson, W . J. O'Hara beat C. Meek. The games , for tonight are: F. Wigg v. R. Wright, 7 . o'clock; W. Gussey v. R. Cross. 7.15: C. Mason v. J Shepherd. 8.30.