BIG RUGBY MATCH

New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25287, 22 August 1945, Page 3

BIG RUGBY MATCH

INTER-ISLAND FIXTUEE BARCHARD IN NORTH TEAM G. Delamore, of Taranaki, who was selected as first five-eighths for the North Island team ( to play the South Island at. Eden Park on Saturday has notified the selectors that tie is not available owing to an ankle injury. He will he replaced hy D. Barcliard, of Auckland. The latter's inclusion will he popular with the Auckland public as he has been playing in excellent form for the Navy this season. At the same lime, patrons of the game will regret not having tho opportunity of seeing Delamore in action once again, as he performed brilliantly as a member of tho Training College fifteen before the war. The large crowd which is expected to attend the match will be well catered for in the way of preliminary games. The first of these will commence at 11.30 a.m. between the Orakei United and Northcote Colts' teams, the referee hcinur Mr W. 11. Mel'ounell. The final of the primary schools' Holler Mills Shield competition will commence at 12.30 p.m. with Mr K. L. Brown as referee.

The main curtain-raiser should provide the crowd uilli a fast and open exhibition of I»uK'b.v. It will be the annual match between Auckland University College and Victoria College (Wellington). Play will commence at 1.30 p.m. and Mr V. I!. Mace will be referee. Die South Island team, and southern members of the North Island team will arrive in Auckland on Friday morning. They will stay at tho Albert Hotel. ROLLER MILLS' SHIELD PRIMARY SCHOOLS' TOURNEY The 18th annual competition for the Northern Roller Mills Shield was commenced at Eden Park yesterday afternoon under the control of the .Auckland Primary Schools Rugbv t'liion. This competition has been suspended since I'M I owing to war conditions and travel restrictions. The Wliangarei. Waikato, Thames \ alley, South Auckland and Waipa districts are represented, aptfrt from three learns from Auckland schools. The. teams and officials were extended a welcome at die Town Ha'.l yesterday morning by the Mayor. Mr .1 A. C. Allum. who pointed out that there was no more imnoriant branch of education than teamwork such as was promoted by the game of Rugby. Such team-work was later reflected in the life of the community. It. _ had been amply .demonstrated among the New Zealand servicemen overseas. . In addition to, team managers and officials present at the Town Hall were Rro. Marcellin, president of the Auckland Primary Schools' Rugby Union, Mr W. G. Miller, secretary, and Mr H. Frost, honorary nf e " president of the Auckland Rushy Union. Results of yesterday's matches were:— A Section.—First round: Thames Valley, (trv bv Hilltnan and penalty goal by Stables), Whangarei. 0; City Central. 3 (try hy Ross), Waipa, 0. R Section.- First round: City East, 11 (tries hy Cocker, Richards and Ora.vdon. one converted hv Chellew), Waikato, I? (try by Griffin): fitv North, IT (tries by Farrincton, Silva, Keith, BeaHie and Mazzoleni. one converted hy Silva). South Auckland, o. The draw for today's play is:—A section: Waina v Thames Valley, 2 p.m.; Whantrarei v City Central, 3 p.m. B section: South Auckland v. Citv East, '2 p.m.; City North v Waikato, 3 p.m. COUNTRY COMPETITIONS Pukekohe.—The speed and combination of the Auckland third grade intermediate representatives overwhelmed the Pukekohe junior representatives in a match at Pukekohe. The visitors won hy 22 points (tries by Faire 2, Kiely, Agnew, Rissets and Johnson, two converted hy Clayton), to 3 (try by Kelly). Outstanding players were the Auckland backs, Faire, Deed and McGregor, while Morran was the best forward on the ground. Senior sanies: Patumahoe, <>, 1.M.D., 0; Bombay. 11. Wanderers, 3. Third grade: Bombay, '.). Wanderers B, 0; Wanderers A won from Pun: by default. Te Kuiti.—ln a hard, even struggle Maniapoto defeated Otorohanga in a Peace Cup elimination match at Rugby Park at Te Kuiti by 12 points to 5. The speed of the Mania poto pack was a factor in the game, although this was partly offset by Otorohanga's ability to break through in the close rucking. Much promise was shown by the Otorohnnga backs, particularly Cnmpstone, but lack of pace in the three-quarter line prevented it from finishing off movements. Maniapoto's three-quarters, on the other hand, were the pick of the team's backs, the inside men failing to give them opportunities. Rotorua. —In a representative Rugby match here Tauranga beat Rotorua by '2l points to 3.

WIN FOR MOUNT ALBERT The Mount Albert Grammar School first fifteen scored a meritorious win over Te Ante College at Waipawa yesterday afternoon by 14 points to s. Mount Albert, which defeated Napier Bovs' High School on Saturday by 1!) points to O, will play Dannevirke High School next Saturday. FINAL CRICKET TEST PLAY ON TRICKY WICKET LONDON, Aug. 20 England appears certain to lead on the first innings in the fifth victory test, which began at Old Trafford Ground, Manchester, today. Prior to the commencement of the game, the groundsman said tiie wicket was so "green" that the match would not last three days. » ... - K The wicket proved to be very lively 15 batsmen being dismissed_ today. Keith however, played a classic innings of 77 not out for Australia. He and Pettiford were .the onlv Australians to shape confidently against Knklatid's fast-medium howlers, who moved the ball sharply. Miller batted for 115 minutes and hit seven boundaries. England's batsmen shaped little better than the Australians. The bowlers were on top, but they could not get cheap wickets. Hammond alone was confident. He got his runs in good style, scoring 57 in 70 minutes, including six boundaries. Hutton was very subdued. His Ol occupied 150 minutes and included only four boundaries. Scores. —Australia: First innings. 173 f Petti ford 2S Miller not out 77; Phillipson three for 72, Pope one for 15, Pollard four for 78). England: First, innings, five for 102 (Hutton 01, Hammond 57; Cristofani two for 17). LADIES' GOLF SOUTH AUCKLAND TOURNEY (0.c.) HAMILTON, Tuesday The South Auckland ladies' golf tournament opened at the St. Andrew's links this morning in ideal weather. The course, which was in good order, was described by visiting players as the best in New Zealand. Ihe entries were very large and, in order to secure the required number, juniors had jo he eliminated, with the result that of the 72 competitors all are seniors except 15. Mrs Hard lev (Auckland), with a net score of 70, and Mrs Kendell (Hamilton), 71. reduced their handicaps, following were the results: — Morninx Medal.-----First division: Mrs Hardley N5, 15—70; Mrs Kawlings, K7, 1-1 —73; Mrs Sevb, 82, 7—7.-.; Mrs O'Connor. 87, 1 ■_> —7,-j ; M rK Marnier, S7, 11—70; Mrs Alison, 87, to—77; Mrs Jucohsen, St). D —80; Mrs Miller, 03. lM —SO; Mrs Colegrove, SO, (j—SO; Mrs Morris, 02, 1-—so. Second division: Mrs Rendell, SS. 17—71; Mrs White, 00, 15—75; Mrs Leigh, 05, 18—77; Mrs Cassels-Brown, <ls, 10-70; Mrs Keys, t)(J, IS —78; Mrs CostcHo, ill., is—7B. Afternoon Medal. — hirst division: Mrs Manlier, Sit, 11—7_'; Mrs O'Connor, 85, 12—73; Mrs Jacobscn, s;i, it —7-1; Mrs Richmond, BS, 14 —74 ; Mrs lseegnn ss, I I —7l. The following qualified for the Ellis Cup:— Mrs Munder, 170; Mrs Seyb, 171; Mrs Jacobsen, 172; Mrs O'Connor, 172; Mrs Colegrove, 170; Mrs Heighten, 178; Mrs Alison, 170; Mrs Day. 1s 1; Mrs McDonald, 183; Mrs iialph, IKS; Mrs Richmond, 181; Mrs_ Hardley, 181; Mrs Somcrville, 185; Mrs K. Wilkinson, 187; Mrs Rawlings, 187; Mrs Keegan, 188. The following qualified for tho Fraser Cup: Mesdami's Cassels-Brown, S. Bennett, J. Wilson, Hailigan, Costello, Yendell, Judd, Miller, Glanvillc, Leigh,- Austin, M.iss Noakes, Mrs I White, Miss Black, Mesdames Morris, Weir. CLUB COMPETITIONS Auckland Ladies.—Stableford competition, Seniors: Mrs Kosser, 20; Mrs Buttle. 26. Juniors: Mrs Russell Nolan. 30; Mrs E. O'Neill, 20; Miss E. M. Upton, 28. Maungakiekio Ladies.—Nominated medal handicap, Seniors: Mrs H. H. Bra.v, 07, 15—82; Miss M. Rowley, 101. 10—82; Miss A. Grove, 08, 14- 84. Miss Rowley won on a count-back. Juniors: Mrs A. J. Ferguson, 102, 23—70; Mrs E. Walker, 106. 20—80; Mrs J. M. Elliffe, 108, 27—81; Mrs A. C. Steele. 100. 28—81; Mrs 11. Hay, 115, 3 I —S I. Grange Ladies. — Handicap foursomes, weekend players: Mrs Nichollis and Miss K. Waters beat Misses Muir and Kilto, 1 up; Misses Spcakman and MeComb beat Mrs A. Henderson and Miss Dix at the loth. Final of House Cup, week-end players: Miss Dix beat Mrs M. Skinner, 5 anil 3. Final of Victory ("up, week-end players: Miss K. Waters beat Miss London, 1 and 2. The following qualified for the senior championship:—Miss M. Hill. Miss Speak ma ii. Mrs M. Skinner, Miss K. Waters, Mrs A, Henderson. Miss L. Runcitnaii, Miss E, Hill, Mrs Kelly. Bogey competition,- Miss M. Hill, -1 down. Medal round: Miss M. Hill. 02, is- 71; Miss Kpeak man. OS, 20—78; Miss Waters, 08, .19 —70. GREAT PLAYER BEATEN NEW YORK. Aug. 20 Fred Haas, 30-year-old amateur, halted Byron Nelson's winning streak by capturing the Memphis open golf tournament with a score of 270. Other scores were:-—Nelson, McSpaden, 276; Vic. Ghezzi, '277; San) Snead, 280. Nelson was trying for his twelfth tournament victory this year.