NEW ZEALAND TEAM

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 25001, 18 September 1944, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND TEAM

MATCH AGAINST SERVICES SEVEN AUCKLAND PLAYERS (P,A.) CHRISTCHURCH, Sunday The Rugby teams to represent New Zealand and the Combined Services at Wellington on September 30 were selected after tho North v. South Island match yesterday. They are as follows: New Zealand. —Fullback, J. Sewell (Bay of Plenty); threequarters, J. Dunn ((Auckland), B. Roberts (Wellington), R. Fox (.Auckland); five-eighths. L. S. Rae (Auckland). D. Murdoch (Otago)j halfback, P. Tetzlaff (Auckland): front row, I>. Christian (Auckland), E. 11. Catley (Waikato), L. Connolly (Otago); second row, A. D. McKenzie (Canterbury), M. McHugh (Auckland), J. A. Gunning (Auckland), R. Mcintosh (Otago); back row, R. Birchfield (West Coast). Emergencies: Forwards, A. J. West (Taranuki), R. White (Wellington), back row, L. W. Hewitt (Canterbury). New Zealand Combined Services.—t ullbnck, Tf C. Morrison (.Army); threequarters. W. McHugh (.Army). >A. V. Wiles (Army). J. K. McLean (Air Force); five-eighths, R. Everest (Army), 0. Delamore (Air Force); halfback, D. Barchand (Navy); back row, A. Beadle (Air Force); second row, F. Green (Army), captain, FL Fraser (Air Force), K. Elliott (Army). D. Herman (Air Force); front row, B. Waldegravo (Navy), iA. Johnson (.Army), M. M. Smith (Air Force). Emergencies: Forwards, V. A. Ensor (Air Force), A. H. Avery (Air Force): backs. W. Dougan (Air Force), T. R. O'Callaghan (Air Force). ASSOCIATION GAMES FALCON CUP TO NAVY TEAM The main attraction at Blandford Park on Saturday afternoon was the final of the Auckland Football Association's Falcon Cup competition, between Naval Depot and Metro College. Both these teams had previously contested the championship final. In which Metro was successful. Navy turned the tables on Saturday, to win by two clear goals. Metro provided an early sensation when it dashed upfield from the kick-off, for Hope Ede to test Pratt at point-blank range. However, Navy withstood the shock and, with Rutherford dropping back to assist Bell and Patterson, a strong defence was formed. Swan and Brown caused Putt, in the Meti'o goal, many anxious moments, and the latter had no chance with the drives that beat him—a penalty and an oblique shot, both from Brown. Webber was unlucky with several good crosses, tho Navy defence effectively smothering Hope Ede when he worked into dangerous positions. In tho early game, between Eastern Suburbs and Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys, even exchanges marked the play. Old Boys won by the only goal scored, Suburbs being unlucky not to at least divide the points when tho Old Boys' goalie fumbled two hard drives. Following were tho scores and scorers:— Falcon Cup final: Naval Depot, 2 (Brown 2). Metro College, 0. Medal round: Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys, 1 (Needham), Eastern Suburbs, 0; North Shore. S (Richards 5, Robinson 3), Air Force (Ardmore), a (Angus, McLachlan, Do Feu); Comrades, 4. (Masters -1), Pon.sonby, 1 (Callaghanj.. INTERNATIONAL CONTEST (Reed. 5.35 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 16 The international Soccer match between England and Wales was drawn, each team scoring 2 goals. CHAMPION HOCKEY TEAM Somervilie, winrer of the senior championship (Davis Cup) and Devonport Shield competition, accomplished the hat-trick by defeating University by 3 goals to 2 In the champion of champions contest for the Kent Cup played at Papatoctoe on Saturday afternoon. Plav was fast and open, and Somerville's sound combination, both on attack and defence, was superior throughout. Somervilie led at half-time by 2 gonls to 0. In the second spell University had Somervilie on the defensive, and keen play resulted. The University forwards, with unnecessary wild hitting and obstruction, lost many chances. L. Wyatt Spicer and Stevens scored for Somervilie. and H. Cooper scored both goals for University. REPRESENTATIVE FIXTURE A representative game between Auckland and The Rest, for the Selector's Cup, will be played at Papatoetoo next Saturday. The following teams have been chosen i Auckland. —R. Jenkins (Mount EMen), G. Webb (Owai Rovers), D. McLennan (St.. Luke's), R. Stewart (Somervilie), L. Crawley (University), F. Horspool (Mount Eden), A. Brumbv (Owai Rovers). R. Bodggood (Whenuapai), L. Wyatt (Somervilie), J. Wyatt (Training College). E. Archibald (Som"The'Rest.—W. Lascelles (Training College), 11. Williams (St. Luke's), A. Moorhcad (University), K. Gatfield (Somervilie), A. Teesdale (Training College), M. Bear (Somervilie), D. Jones 'University) N Stevens (Somervilie), W. Spicer (Somervilie). R. Baker (Owai Rovers) R. Martin (Port, Depot), Reserves: L. Gatfield (Somervilie), R. Thomas (University). LADIES' TOURNAMENT The North Island tournament organised by the Auckland Ladies' Hockey Association was concluded nt Melville Park on Saturday afternoon. By defeating Poverty Bay by 4 goals to 1 Auckland went, through unbeaten and won the championship. Auckland was too good both on attack and defence. Wairarapa bent Wanganui by 5 goals to 1. the former finishing tneir attacks better. BASKETBALL RESULTS Representative Games.— I Teams representing the Auckland and Pukekohe Basketball Associations played matches on Saturday afternoon. A strong wind interfered with Accurate goal-shooting, but tho Aucklanders were too good in all departments of play. Tho senior team won by 32 goals to 4 and the intermediate team by 15 gonls to 5.