WIN FOR PAKEHAS

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25243, 2 July 1945, Page 3

WIN FOR PAKEHAS

ANNUAL LEAGUE GAME MAORIS' LATE RECOVERY Tho annual Rugby Leaguo fixture between the Maoris and Pakehas attracted tho largest crowd of the season to Carlaw Park on Saturday afternoon, and it proved a highlyinteresting game. A great recovery by the Maori thirteen lato in the second spell was a feature of tho same, although tho t'akehas held on well to win by J 9 points to 10. In the lust 15 minutes, the Maoris actually outplayed the opponents, and, in the excitement, hundreds of spectators rushed round the bottom end of the playing ground. The ground was in fair order after heavy rain, there being only a few muddy patches. It was some time after tho kick-off that the teams settled down. The tackling of the Maori backs, particularly Murray and Padlie, was very sound, and the. latter saved a try when ifyan was stopped a yard from the line. Speedy and R. Clarke, the Auckland five-eighths, were not combining well, in spite of chances given by Clement. By packing a perfect scrum tho Maoris were able to get a good share of the ball from Rutherford, who has excellent uuulificatious as a hooker. Penalty goals by Nordgren gave the Pakehas a slight lead. Just before half-time, tho Pakehas revealed superior team-work. Prom a set scrum near half-way, Clement passed smartly to Speedy, who stepped inside Murray. It. Clarke raced into the movement, and tho ball was passed to Wiles, who showed a fine burst of speed by going right through the defence to score a brilliant fry between I lie * posts. .At half-time the Pakehas led by nine points to two.

Uio second spell was full of incident, with the Maori forwards definitely superior, but the backs lacking opportunities. Ririnui, Mitchell and Thompson headed a determined Maori forward rush, which Nurse checked just in time. Play favoured the Pakeha backs, and Speedy passed to R. Clarke, who cut in nicely, and Wiles burst through with Nordgren in support. Tho speedy winger outpaced the opposition to score between the posts, and tho Maoris were ten points behind. The Pakeha forwards, Ryan and Graham, were prominent in a movement which made an easy try for McLeod and tho lead was increased to 15 points.

Tho position now looked hopeless for the Maoris. Silva hampered their attack by his slowness off tho mark. Twice, however, Ririnui broke away by fending off opponents. He and the other Maori forwards ros'e to the occasion splendidly. To Tai and Shilton carried tho ball on and Mitchell dived over for a good try. Penalty goals by Silva reduced the margin and, with .12 minutes to go, eight points separated the teams. Excitement ran high as the Maoris strovo to reduce the lead, but the Pakeha defenco was sound, and four determined offensives were hurled back. Ten yards from tho goal-line Ririnui snapped up the ball "and crashed over for a great try.

In the last five minutes the spectators roso and cheered a smart run by Murray which threatened the Pakeha line. There was much hard play amons: the forwards, but tho spirit was good. A bright dash by Nurse gave (ho Pakehas welcome relief, but the Maoris were getting all over their opposition in a great final effort. A feature of the game was tho impressive play of the Maori forwards in (he loose. Ririnui stood out as the best forward on the ground, and both Mitchell and Thompson played really fino games. For the Pakehas. W. S. Clarke, at fullback, fielded well and generally played a sound game. Wiles was a great success at centrc-throoquarter, and his elusive running troubled the opposition. Both the wings, Nurse and Nordgren, had plenty to do and used their pace to advantage. Nordgren kicked five goals.

The five-eighths, Speedy and R. Clarke, played well individually, and their defenco was sound. Speedy was inclined to run away from his support. Clement gave good service from the halfback position. Tlardwick was the pick of tho Pakeha forwards, while Ryan and Graham were also prominent. It was surprising to see Raiifri. a wing-three-quarter, kept at fullback. Butler would have made a lot of difference to tho Maoris' prospects. Tn the five-eighths povsition Silva was too slow to gain any benefit from Murrav's effective thrusts. Tries for the Pakehas Tvero scored by Wiles, Nordgren and McLeod one each. Xordxren converted three tries and kicked two penalty goals. Ririnui and Mitchell, scored for the Maoris, both tries being converted by Silva, who also kicked three penalty goals. Mr S. Billman was referee. ASSOCIATION GAMES THISTLE BEATS WHENUAPAI Surprises occurred in the Soccer code on Saturday afternoon and the results have left the elimination round in a most interesting j state, with the last game to be played this week. Thistle effected tho first defeat of e. weakened Whenuapai team by 9 —5, but, as Philomel defeated North Shore by the odd goal in five, Whenuapai is still the leader. With a win of o—o against VVatersiders, Comrades took second place, only one point behind Whenuapai. North Shore and Philomel are level a point behind Comrades. After leading 4 —l at half-time. Eastern Suburbs could not withstand the strong attack of Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys in the second spell the latter adding three goals to make a 4—4 draw. However, the one point should mako Eastern Suburbs safe for inclusion in the top six to play for the championship proper. • In the early game at Blandford Park. Metro-College surprised by beating Ponsonby 5— o in a gamo which provided little good football. This result makes Ponsonby, MetroCollege and Ardtuore, which had the bye, level for tho sixth position. Ardmore has .a came in hand against Philomel and this will I be played at Blandford Park on Wednesday. | There was a la rue attendance at head- : quarters for tho meeting of Philomel and North Shore, which resulted in a stirring contest in which a draw would have been a better criterion of tho general run of tho play. Philomel led 2—o at half-time. Yeo- ' mans, for Philomel, gave one ol the best | exhibitions of goal-keeping ever seen at Bland- | ford Park in the second spell when North i Shore bombarded him from all ancles and I point-blank range, and it was only his work ! that saved Philomel. At the other end Pratt I also had a hectic time and did well, but i made tho fatal mistake of taking more than j four steps without bouncing the ball on the ! ground and the resultant free kick gave PhiloI met tho winning goal.

Following were the scores and scorers:— Philomel, 3 (S. Green, 2, Baye), North Shore, 2 (Robinson, 2); Metro-College, 5 (E. Ekmnn, 3. deal, W T ebber), Ponsonby, 2 (Dowler, McCallum); Thistle, 9 (Roper, 5, Burnett. 2, Buckingham, 2). Whenuapai, 5 (Hope Ede, 2, Wilkinson. 2, Morgan); Eastern Suburbs, 4, Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys, 4; Comrades. 6. Watersidcrs. 0. Second division: Training College, 6, Ponsonby, 5; Third Divisional Base, 8, Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys, 4; Watersiders, 3. Eden, 0. AMATEUR ATHLETICS Auckland Club.—The club continued its winter programme at the Outer Domain on Saturday afternoon under fine conditions. Results were:—7s yards handicap—First heat: K. Shanahan, syds, 1; R. Gibbons, 4y 2 yds, 2; A. J. Gunson. Oyds, 3. Time, Bs. Second heat: C. Wells, Byds, 1; W. Heron, 11yds, 2; H. W. Farley, Oyds, 3. Time, 7 4-ss. Final: Shanahan, 1; Wells, 2; Gibbons, 3. Time, 7 4-ss. 4000 yards steeplechase: H. W. Farley, scr, 1; K. B. Evans, 115s, 2; R. Davies, 100s, 3. Fastest time, Farley, 11m 445. Putting tho shot handicap: K. Shanahan, 83ft S'/ 2 in, 1; F. Williams, 33ft 5y 2 in, 2 ; A. J. Gunson, 33ft. 3in, 3. Throwing the dtscus handicap: N. Cantcll, 108 ft 2in, 1; E. J. Quinn 107 ft Oin, 2: F. Williams, 103 ft 2in, 3, Shanahan won tho points shield with 12 points. BOWLING COMPETITIONS Club Matches.—Rawhiti green—Jackson Ferns: N. Torrens, McSweeney, J. Torrens, Grace (holders), 24, v. L. Flashman. Bennett, M. Allan, J. Flashman, 15. McGregor Stars: McCarthy, Tinkler, C. Petersen, Inglis (challengers), 20, v. Gladden, Stocks, Keller, Irvine, 19. Mount, Eden green—Half-day tournament winners: A. Dove, W. Thompson, W. White. G. E. Ben re. Remuera green—Finlayson Badges: George, Haggle, Sheath, Thompson (holders), 29, v. Walker Johns, Foote, Griffin, 10. Harland Pins: Newsome, Rossiter, Sanderson, Court, 23, v. Eastbury, Stubbs. Laxon, Robertson, 17. Sanderson Flags: Wooton, Foubister, 29, v. Goodwin, Rainger, 13. Transport green—Farrell.v Anniversary Shield: Taylor, Walker, Barton, Denton, 21, v. Showier, Teskey, n. Anderson. 11. Ward, 18. Onehunga green—Cock-of-thn-walk: Watts, Budge. McGuire, Morrison (challengers), 19, v. Herbert, Bassctt, Aitkenhead, Kenny 11. Bray Bradges: Grubb, Zenovich, L. .Tones, Cross (holders), 24, v. E. Jones, Drumm, Bell, Wright. 14. Inter-club Games.—Denison Pins: Oswald, L. M. Piper, Dick, Jury (Ponsonby), 23, v. Caddy, Fitzer, Buckley, R. C. Caddy (Gre.v Lynn), 21 Jordan Pins: Bnildon, O'Hara, Walker, Raffles (Onehunga R.S.A.). 25, v. Bruce, Pepper, Wadsworth, Ruzich (Mangerc), 17. HARRIER RACING Combined Clubß.—Tho Lynndale, Tochnical and University clubs held a combined run over a difficult course of seven miles iTt Avondale. Results: —Slow pack: Honess (Technical), 1; Malum (Lynndale), 2; Best (Technical), 3 Medium pack: Alexander (Lynndale), 1: Barker (University), 2; Long (Technical), 3. Fast pack: Cox (Lynndale). 1; King (Lynndale). 2; A. Wilson ("Technical) and D. Wilson (Technical), dead-heat, 3. Racing pack: L.vdiard (Lynndale), 1; Boguo (Technical), 2; Young (Lynndale), 3.

Presbyterian Club.—Tho tenth run of the season was held over 8% niilCjS of heavy country, including the Orakei cliffs and Purewa creek and mudflats. Results were:—Racing pack: J. Whitta, 1; G. C. Macßae, 2; M. Moody, 3. Fast pack: B. C. Wilson, 1; G. P. Bissctt, 2 ; M. Heron, 3. 'lntermediate: G. Kendrick, 1; N. Macßae, 2: M. Parkinson, 3. Slow pack: W. McFudzean, 1; B. Swinton, 2; I. McMillan, 3. Ellerslie Club.—The course was round the Marua Road area and tho results were:—Fast pack: C. J. Apploton, 1; R. K. Andrews, 2; R. Webster, 3. Slow pack: I. Hyde, 1; W. Beaver, 2; R. Scliellac.k, "3. Fastest timeAppleton, 25m 3s.