THE ALL BLACKS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19282, 20 September 1924, Page 10

THE ALL BLACKS

GAME AGAINST CORNWALL

WON BY 29 TO NIL.

PARKER. SCORES THREE TRIES.

GREATLY IMPROVED FORM.

Pim* Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, September 18. The All Blacks beat Cornwall by 29 points to nil. The second match of the All Blacks tour was against Cornwall at Camborne, and this time they showed an improvement on the form they displayed in their opening engagement, the hard practice they had engaged in evidently having a good effect. THE TEAM. The New Zealand team was composed of: Backs: Nepia, Robilliard, Brown, Sveneon, Cooke, M’Gregor, Mill. Forwards: Parker, Munro, Irvine, M. Brownlie, Harvey, Richardson, Guppies, White. THE FIRST SPELL. Beautiful weather greeted the visitors, and the conditions were perfect, The interest taken in the game was shown by the fact that the attendance reached 14,000. Tho New Zealanders, who had a slight advantage in weight, developed a splendid attack from the beginning, in which excellent combination was shown. Within three minutes M’Gregor effected a brilliant opening, and Parker scored. Nepia converted. New Zealand ... Cornwall - ••• •- .0 The next score oame from an attack initiated by Mill. M’Gregor took his pass am] carried on the movement, which ended in Cooke crossing the line. Nopia waa again successful with the kick. Now Zealand Cornwall 0 The All Blacks’ form was in marked contract to tho game against Devon on Saturday. They were givmg a display in which clean passing ami fast work in the open made play quite spectacular. Presently the forwards got on a loose rush, .and tho speedy winger Parker waa again to the fore. Seizing his chance, ho dashed over the line. This time Nepia failed with the kick. Tho All Blaoka in 23 minutes had put on 13 points. New Zealand ... .- Cornwall 0 There was a short stoppage here owing to Cooke receiving slight concussion, but he waa able to continue. THE SECOND SPELL. There was no further score in the first half, but upon resuming it was seen that as the game progressed the All Blades were improving in all departments of tho game. They began with a series of threatening rushes, which, howovor, did not lead to any increase in the score. Nepia, the full-back, then amused himself with one of hia sensational runs, which, came very near to ending in a try. Tho public were greatly pleased with the New Zealanders, and cheered their dashing, opm play and the unselfish way in which posses were Dooly exchanged. After 15 minutes Drownlio battled his Wdy over between the posts, and Brown bad no difficulty in converting. Now Zealand Cornwall 0 Svenson then figured in on excellent piece of passing, opening up a concerted movement which ended in Parker scoring his third try. Brown took tho kick, but failed to improve. New Zealand ... _ _ ——2 l Cornwall 8 Immediately after ho Waa more successful. When a sorurn near the Cornwall lino was deftly screwed, tho forwards broke away and Irvino scored, Brown converting. Now Zealand - ... 26 Cornwall 0 The ball was kicked off again, and Mill, getting possession right off, put in a fine dodgy run, which loft hia opponents looking on, and landed him over the line. Brown did not convert, New Zealand .~ ... Cornwall „ 0 Thera waa no further wore. In the last stages Cornwall waa completely outplayed, and had no chance against the fast, well-trained Now Zealanders. Parker played an exceptionally brilliant game all through. Nepia was prominent at full-back, being reliable and dashing. Only three penalties wore given against the AH Blacks in the whole game.—A. and N-Z. Cable.

ABOARD THE REMUERA.

VOYAGE TO PANAMA

TEAM AT PLAY AND WORK.

ALL MEMBERS FIT AND WELL.

(Feoh Our Special Representative.) BALBOA. August 13. Alter the wonderful send-off accorded the team by the people of New Zealand—a send-off that the members of the team will never forget—the All Blacks settled down for their long voyage in quarters that were only fairly comfortable. Training commenced in real earnest on the third day out —7 a.m., physical drill; 10.50 a.m., general prfctice; 2 p.m., lecture on rules, etc. Running and skipping wore tried, but the ttclc proved too hard, and these exercises had to bn abandoned. Some of tiro hefty forwards were anxious to take a turn in the stokehold, which would have been excellent exercise, but unfortunatey for them the Romuera is an oil burner, so their desires could not be filled. Only hard work will keep the team fit, as the life on board tends to make one put on too much superfluous weight. INADEQUATE TRAINING FACILITIES. Looking at the training so far it must be admitted that a coach would have been an acquisition to the team, and it is a pity one has not boon included in the party. The physical drill is excellent in every way, but the general practice is very poor. Lack of space is the chief reason, it is almost impossible to form scrummages. Imagine 29 players trying to train upon a deck 22 yards long by about six yards wide. Certainly the players have boon granted leave to uso the space forward of the saloon for physical drill, but this is only because there is no room on their own deck. A little latitude could easily have been conceded in this respect, especially as the first saloon passengers do not occupy all the room allotted to them, iso it is impossible for the team to put in the work desired. DISCUSSIONS ON TACTICS. A most important part of the programme comprises discussions on tactics, and this occupies a good deal of the team’s time. Some interesting work is done during practice, and several members of the team have received minor hurts, but these have been successfully and efficiently attended to by Surgeon-commander T. CL Pattison and Miss J. A. Moore (late matron of the Hamilton Public Hospital), to whom the thanks of the team are due. COMMISSARIAT DEPARTMENT. The cooks and waiters have had a record time, as the weather has been ideal throughout. Every seat at table has been occupied, and it will not bo their fault if the All Ijlaeka do not arrive in good condition. 'JAo meals arc- fairly good, and if they lack in quality they do not lack in quantity. The meal hours are: —7 a.m., morning tea; 8.50 a.m., breakfast; 10.50 ajn,, refreshments; 1 p.m., lunch; 3.30 p.m., afternoon tea; 5 p.m., dinner; 9 p.m., supper. Rarely are any missed. PROGRAMME OF ENTERTAINMENT. All members of the party ere in excellent health and spirits. Quoits, concerts, dances, and card parties have boon the chief items of entertainment, and hare been the means of making the social side most enjoyable, and everyone is having an excellent time. ■jlo« weather has been in our favour. The officers say this is the best trip the Romuera has ever had. Early on the voyage committees were formed for the welfare and vet pass of the tour.

Mention must be made of the Maori war cries. These are really worth while, ami if they do not startle our opponents—well, nothing will. They are splendidly performer! by the team. The Remuera Grand Pacific Championship Sports Meeting has just concluded, and occupied two days of exciting contests. Tho following- members of the team were successful in winning finals: Sack race, A. B. Cooke; book race, C. E. G. Badeley; potato race, A. C. 0. Ilobilhard; bun race, O. Nopia: egg-and-spoon, A. C. O. Robilliard; wheelbarrow race, J. Mill and N. I’. M’Gregor; throad-tho-needlo, L. Guppies and Miss Kirkpatrick; cock fight, Q. Donald; whistling, A, C. O. Kofcilliard and Mrs W. Fletcher; cigarette race, H. E. Nioholls and Miss J. Fletcher. Tho success of tho sports was duo to the ablo and efficient manner in which Mr Georgo Payno (Canterbury) and Mr H. G. Munro (Otago) carried out their duties as joint secretaries. ARRIVAL AT PITCAIRN, Cn Wednesday, August 6, tho Remuera arrived off Pitcairn Island at 1 p.m. and departed again at I p.m. During the stay the vessel was visited by a large number of people from tho island, bringing with them in surf boats choice tropical fruits for sale. Needless to say, good business was done, tho All Blacks doing their share. The visit was very welcome, as it was a break in tho somewhat long and monotonous journey.

THE SOCIAL SIDE.

PROGRAMME OF ENTERTAINMENT,

(Fbom Oue Own Correspondent.) BALBAO, August 17. On the first day out a general meeting of tho team was held, the business being tho election of two committees. The following were elected: — Management Committee. —Mr S. S. Dean (manager), C. G. Porter (captain), J. (“Jock”) Richardson (vice-captain), M. Brownlie, and A. (“Son”) White. Games and Amusements Committee.—H. G. (“Abo”) Munro (chairman and secretary), R. R. Masters, W. Irvine, A. F. Cooke, Mr S. F. Wilson (delegate), and Messrs Georgo Payne and P. Stephens (of the official party). At o general meeting of the second saloon passengers, over which Mr H. G. Munro presided, four ladies and four men were elected to the Entertainment Committee. Concerts are frequent, the star performers being Messrs R. R. Masters, “Abe” Munro, George Nopia, “Jock” Richardson, and Messrs D. Grey and P. Stephens (of the official party). Judge Acheson (official party) gave an interesting , lecture on the origin of the Maori war cry (“Komate, Komate, Kaora, Kaora”), which was greatly appreciated. AIL BLACK JAZZ BAND. “Music hath charms.” Until the All Black Jazz Band made its first appearance at tho steerage concert given on August 6. The first selection. “Sally.” would have gone “0.K.” bad the band played the one tune. Sad to relate, tho pianist played the verse, while tho remainder clayed the chorus. The result wag weird, and the band was duly “counted out” by the team. That mistake has never boon repeated, and tho jazz band is much in demand at concerts, and especially at dances. The personnel of the jazz band is as follows: —Dr L. M. Park (pianist), F. W. Lucas (banjo and mandolin), H. G. Munro (drum). A. E. Cooke (side drum), S. S. Dean and A. Robilliard (cymbals), and M. Brownlie, J. Richardson, R. R. Masters, and W. Dailey (gazoosa). A BLINDFOLD CONTEST. A blindfold contest was extended oyer two nights, Mr P, Stephens being the syinnor. Brian M’CJeary judged the boxing, and his decisions were received very favourably. The star bout of tho contest was between Les Cupples and “Ginger” Nicholls, it being a comedy from start to finish—an ideal illustration of the long and the short of it. TRAINING OPERATIONS. The AH Blacks are very fortunate in having tho services of Surgeon-commander Pattison, R.N. Dr Pattison in- a physical culture expert, and has agreed to do all in his power to land tho team in England fit and well. Dr Pattison is honorary doctor to the team. The syllabus of training provides for lectures, in which Mr L. Simpson, the well-kown Wellington referee, is assisting. In connection with these lectures every member of tho team has to discuss hia position on tho field. It is interesting to note that Captain J. J. Cameron, E.N.R., master of tho Reinuom. took the All Blacks to England in 1905. Ho was chief officer on the Rirautaka. Comparatively cool weather was experienced Up to the Equator, but afterwards tho weather became very warm and muggy. The passengers and everyone in general wore pleased at the sight of (and again, and tho canal was reached on Monday, August 18, every member of the All Blacks being fit and well.