RUGBY FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20087, 2 May 1927, Page 7

RUGBY FOOTBALL

SATURDAY’S MATCHES. GOOD DISPLAY AT CARISBROOK. > The Rugby football competition was continued on Saturday in dull but fine weather. A feature of the matches was the severe defeat which University A inflicted on Pirates, last year’s runners-up, the students proving superior in both the back and forward divisions. Pirates tired perceptibly in the last stages of the game, and it was then that the bulk o£ tho scoring was done by the University backs. In the curtain-raiser, Kaikorai boat University B by the narrow margin of 3 points, the hill forwards being superior to the Light Blues, and the backs also giving a good display. The results wore as follows: 12 V Pirates 3 Kaikorai ... 6 University B ... -S

ZingariRichmond ... 24 Dunedin 17 Southern 13 Alhambra H Taieri 19 Union 9

UNIVERSITY A. v. PIRATES. In a fast and exciting game at Cariebrook, before about 6000 speoators. University A beat Pirates by 37 points to 3. The game opened in a sensational fashion, each team scoring a try after less than three minutes’ play. The first spqU was fairly even, though at half-time University had a lead of nine points. In the second spell, however, the students completely outplayed their opponents. Tho winners’ rearguard provided some of the best back play seen at Carisbrook for a considerable time. The Pirates’ backs never got properly into action, and their forwards were beaten by the Blue pack. Following tho Blocks’ kick-off Manual and Giles combined in an effort which took and Giles combined in an effort which at once took play to the Blues’ line, where Mallock picked up and went over to score. Giles’s kick failed. Pirates 3, University A nil. Almost immediately the Blues panie away in a. rueh, from which Webb secured and passed to Pacey, who dashed oyer and scored. Stevenson’s kick missed. Pirates 3, University 5. Paoey secured on his own side of the halfway line and beat tho opposition, running into the Pirates’ twenty-five, where Todd collared him before he could pass. Hindenach and Bennett headed a_ Blue forward rush, but a free kick gained them little ground. Giles intercepted a pass from Holden, and after a dash down the wing, passed to Wise, but Manuel knocked on. A long kick by Jolly was taken by Ross who transferred to Chisley, but ho stumbled and fell. Pacey was handy, however, and he picked no and sprinted down tho lino, sconnjr the corner. Stevenson’s kick was unsuccessful. University 0, Pirates 3. A fast, iinky run by Chisley took play to tho Blacks’ twenty-five, but a forward pass arrested the movement. After scrambling play, in which the Blues had tho advantage, University were awarded a free kick, Stevenson piloting the ball safely between the posts. University 9. Pirates 3. Passing among all the Pirates’ backs saw Stewart in possession, but he was brought down a few yards from the line by Hindenach. A free kick to Pirates, taken by Giles, narrowly missed. After play had been confined for a time to the Blues' twenty-five, Mallock lost the ball on the line, and Universitv forced. Holden sent out smartly, and n passing movement was stopped by offside play. ‘ r J* e kick gave Pirates no advantage, and the Blues were soon attacking again. Play was fast and willing with plenty of incident. A fine line-kick bv Mitchell took play to the Blacks’ twenty-five, but a solid rush by the Black forwards gained 50 yards. Aftai scrambling play on the line Chesley secured and punted up the line to put his side out of danger. Tho Pirates forwards immediately attacked again, but Ross saved with a lino kick. Jolly drove the Blues back, and a forward rush, headed by Henderson and Lawless, was stopped by offside play. A kick by Graham forced Stevenson to run put of bounds to save. Mitchell, with a line kick took the Blues into the enemy twentyfive'again. and from a forward scramble Dunne picked up and dodged across to score at the corner. Stevenson s kick was a “poster.” University 12, Pirates 3. From a loose scrum Todd sent out smartly, and tho ball went through the backs tn Stewart, who missed Giles’s pass. had a free kick in a good position, but tho hall fell short. Tho spoil ended immediately after, with the scores; University 12. Pirates 3. , , On the resumption of play the Blue forwards, among whom Hindenach nas prominent, pressed to the Blacks’ twentyfive. but Pirates returned the attack. With a short punt Todd put the ball out at the stand corner, and a scramble a few yards from the line ensued. Passing by the Blacks broke down, and Mitchell, with a line kick, sent the ball back nearly to halfway. The Blue forwards earned on the movement. Mitchell secured, and, running to the corner, sent out to Webb, who had no room to move, and was collared by Stewart. Lawless picked up in the loose and cleared. Clever play bv Holden took the ball back into the Pirates twenty-five, where Stewart kicked out when hard pressed by the Blue vanguard. Fine passing among the Blue backs ended in Ross drawing the defence well, but Chesley missed his pass.* Then from scrambling play Mitchell snapped the ball up and potted a goal. University 16, Pirates 3. Chesley received from a mark by Graham, kicking down field. Stewart s return went out on the full, aiid play stopped at halfway. The Blue forwards came away in a strong rush. Dunne dribbling through almost to the l»K‘,wheie Jolly fumbled. Stewart fell on the ball but Dunne secured again and across to score at the corner. Stevenson s kick was wide. University 19, Pirates 3. Martin ran 25 yards, beating several Pirates men before he passed out to M ebb, vvho could not take the ball. Play rested in Pirates’ twenty-five, where Pacey dashed through to the line. He was collared however, as he was about to cross, and the Blacks hurriedly forced. Ihc energy of the Pirates men at this stage appeared to he spent, and the Blues kept the territorial advantage. Tho ball went to and ho among the Blue backs. Ross passing to Mitchell, who unsuccessfully attempted to pot. Morete went off. and Hannah took his place. At last the Black forward - headed bv Henderson and Lawless, woiked their way into Blue territory again, but Pacey regained some of the lost ground with a good run. Passing among the Blue backs resulted in Chesley dropping he ball with an almost clear fishb Ches cT regained, however, and sent to Webb, who, after a strong dash, was brought down at the corner. From the hne-out Holden dribbled through and scored a good try. Stevenson failed to convert. University 22, Pirates 3. Ross got away again from a movement started by Holden, and sent to Chesley, who dashed for the line, dn mg the last few yards in a tackle to score at the corner. Mitchell’s kick was a poster but the ball fell inside. University 27, Pirates 3. Stewart got away on the wing, but he was well collared, and Pirates were again driven back. From another rush Pq.ce v dashed through, and when collared threw the ball at the feet of the forwards, Douglas taking it across to score. Mitchell converted. University 32, Pirates 3. Mitchell then sent Webb away. When collared at the corner the vying passed in to Ross, who dropped the ball. Holden picked up, however, and dived across to score Mitchell converted with a fine kick, ine game ended immediately with the scores: University 37 points. Pirates 3 points. Mr J. Sutherland was the referee.

KAIKORAI v. UNIVERSITY B. The match between Kaikorai and University B, at Carisbrook, provided an Interesting curtain-raiser to tne following game. From beginning to end the match was hard fought and full of incident. The final scores (6 —3 in favour of Kaikorai) were a fair indication of the merits of the two teams, and, although the B s fought gamely, the heavier Kaikorai pack dominated them in the loose. Qujrk was the outstanding forward on the Kaikorai side, and Fountain and Callander were prominent in most of the back movements. University B’s best back was undoubtedly M'Loan. who was conspicuous throughout the game. Lindsay, at centre, was also of Treat advantage to h's side. Kaikorai kicked off from the Hillside end, and immediately took the offensive. Lindsay relieved, and Batchelor picked up from a scramble in the centre and threw out to M'Clymont. From M‘Clymont the ball went to Lindsay, the latter handing over to Knight, who wa? forced out at the corner. The Hill forwards took the ball away at their toes, and carried play into their opponents’ twentyTivi, whore Brown secured and nearly got over. University broke away and made a vigoious attack on Knikorai's line, which was relieved by a good kick by, Laing. A

vigorous counter-attack by Kaikorai saw the ball go to Wilson, wno, with a good run, carried the ball into University’s twenty-five, where he was brought down. Play remained in midfield for a time, Lindsay finally picking up and running down the line, but he wag brought down in Kaikorai’* twenty-five. From the ruck, Lindsay again secured and passed to Bibby, who made a good run before passing again to Lindsay. The latter made a strong run, and what looked like a certain try was spoiled by a pass forward. From a scrum near halfway, Quirk (Kaikorai) broke away and, for a time, things looked dangerous for the Light Blues. Lindsay, however, again came to the rescue and found the line well down the held. M’Lean set his backs in motion from a scrum near halfway, and Lindsay, picking, up, carried the ball into Kaikorai’s twenty-five before he was collared. A vigorous counter-attack by Kaikorai saw the ball go to Laing, who made a good run and passed to Callander. Callander went down the centre of the field and evaded the atUckers until he was brought down by Muir. Again Kaikorai pressed, and kept University defending until, from a scrum on the line, Aitken handed over to Laing, from whom the ball went to Fountain, who got over near the corner. The kick at goal failed.— Kaikorai 5 points, University ml. A flashing movement by the Kaikorai backs pressed the B’s back into their own twentyfive where Brown secured and made a dasfi for the line. Ho was brought down about 10 yards out, and again the Hill backs got into action. The ball passed through the backs to Callander, who went down the line and scored near the corner: Wilson’s kick at goal failed, and the halttime bell sounded with the score: Kaikorai 6 points. On"resuming, Kaikorai attacked, and kept play in University territory.. Perry took the ball at his toes and kicked it over, but Crawshaw (University) got there first, and a force down resulted. Again'Kaikorai attacked, and Laing made a brilliant run, but was collared on thp line. M’Lean made a good save. Kaikorai’s backs began to throw the ball about, but bad passing spoiled several good movements. The hill forwards dominated the game for the ensuing five minutes and kept the Blues defending vigorously, until Lindsay cleared with a fine line kick which landed in Kaikorai e twenty-five. An infringement gave .University a penalty, which Lindsay missed. The Kaikorai vanguard, led by Quirk, carried play into the Blues’ territory, but Lindsay secured, and. drawing the field nicely, gave the ball to Knight, who dashed down the field to be collared in Kaikorai s twenty-five. From a scrum M’Lean threw the ball to Horsley, who made a strong run and passed to Bibby. The speedy University wing evaded two Kaikorai men nicely and dived over near the corner. Lindsay’s attempt to convert failed. Kaikorai 6, University B 3. Kaikorai attacked vigorously, and the next five minutes saw play centre in University’s end of the field. The Blue forwards, however, broke away, and the position was quickly reversed. What looked like danger for the hill team was averted by Callander, who made a good run and centred. Quirk (Kaikorai) carried the movement on, but Lindsay picked up and transferred play to Kaikorai’s twenty-five before passing to Bibby, who was brought down within three yards of the line. A strong forward movement by Kaikorai overcame the Blues, but again Lindsay found the line near half-way. Kaikorai, however, were not to be denied, and continued to press until University gained some ground by a good kick by Bibby. Two dangerous movements by University were saved by Callander, who was playing a heady game. Then the University vanguard took charge and rushed their opponents into their twenty-five. Here a back movement initiated by M’Lean was broken up by Laing, who intercepted a pass and took the ball back to University’s end of the field, but the Kaikorai forwards held their opponents until call of time with the scores standing— Kaikorai .6 University B 3 Mr E. Clancy was referee.

ZINGARI-RICHMOND v. DUNEDIN. Zinßari-Richmond and Dunedin met on the Tahuna No. 2 ground. Zingari kicked off, but as the ball did not travel the proscribed 10 yards a free kick was given to Dunedin, and Butler landed an unmistakable goal. The ground is absurdly short, and several goals were scored from midfield.—Dunedin 3, Zingari nil. Some strenuous play followed. A penalty goal against, the Colours saw Butler again send the ball over the bar. —Dunedin 6, Zingari nil. Zingari had the best of several scrums, but Iho passing among their backs was anything but sure. Later on the ball went to Proctor, who passed nicely to Williams, who made a good run until ho was collared by Ward. Ward has just come from Wellington, and is a welcome addition to Zingari. The Colours maintained the pressure, and Dunedin forced. Three minutes later a scrum was formed, on the Dunedin line, and from a bunch of players Standring emerged and scored. Garsido kicked a goal.—Dunedin 6, Zingari 5. Dunedin warmed up, and Zingari were kept busy defending their lino. From a scrum the Blues got the ball, but the backs failed to make the most of their opportunities. Several scrams followed, and play centred. Crawford was picking up smartly behind the pack and feeding the backs, though he did not always throw with judgment. It was on one of these occasions that the ball was sent beautifully from back to back, resulting in Orr_ scoring. Garsido’s kick was resultless.—Zingari 8, Dunedin 6. In the open play that ensued Zingari were forced. The Colours sot up a strong attack, and from Caldor the ball went to Williams, who made a jinky run .and scored. The kick was not what was desired.—Zingari 11, Dunedin 6. Zingari wore penalised, and Butler attempted to kick a goal from a likely position, but failed. As an opposing player had jumped at the ball, Dunedin were given another attempt, and this time Butler was successful.—Zingari 13. Dunedin 9. The Colours set to work in earnest in the second spell, having the benefit of a light wind. From a line-out almost on the Dunedin goal-lino, M'Ewen got the ball and dropped over. Garsido added the major points.—Zingari 16, Dunedin 9. Dunedin wore awarded a tree kick, but Butler’s attempt went wide. The Blues came away in some loose play and hot work followed within a few yards of the lino, in the midst of which Kennedy struggled over the line. The kick was successful. —Zingari 16. Dunedin 14. For offside play in midfield, Dunedin were penalised, and Garsido essayed to kick a goal, which ho succeeded in doing—Zingari 19, Dunedin 14. Zingari pressed, and Dunedin forced. The Blues rallied and attacked strongly. About this time the whistle was sounding almost continuously—indeed, all through the_ game it had been hoard much more than is usually the case—and there was any amount of criticism and advice from the players. The referee, addressing a Zingari player, said, “If you talk like that, you’ll go off,” and before throwing the ball into a scrum ho remarked, “If you chaps have less to say, you’ll got on better. There is a man on each side to do the talking, and let him do it.’’ Thereafter the talk diminished. The ball travelled up and down the field, and then found its wav to Zingari quarters, where Adams smartly secured a mark and sent the ball over the bar from a somewhat difficult angle.—Zingari 19, Dunedin 17. Adams is a recent arrival from Oarnaru. From this to the end Zingari had the upper hand. Following a scrum, O-T got the bull and sent it to Caldor, who scored, and Garsido made no mistake with the kick. The game ended soon after this, with the scores:— Zingari-Richmond 24 Dunedin 17 Mr J. Himburg was referee.

SOUTHERN v. ALHAMBRA. The No. 1 ground at Tahuna Park was in good order for the match between Alhambra and Southern. A fast, keen game, with a close finish resulted in Southern winning by 13 points to 11. From the kick-oif Alhambra set up a vigorous attack, which had Southern defending grimly. At last Neipier initiated a loose rush by Southern, which was finished when, in a race for the ball, C. Lewis dived across for a score. Dovelin was successful with the kick. Southern 5, Alhambra nil. S. Ekitersen staved off another determined Alhambra attack, and, for a few minutes, play centred about the half-way lino. There a pretty rearguard action by Alhambra, with Judd as the pivot, ended in the Reds again attacking the Southern line. Callander missed with a penalty kick. Callander and Neipier then indulged in some long line kicking, the monotony of which was relieved by I ’ ■•*!■; n ■; ii (Alhambra) getting possession of the ball in his own 25 and side-stopping i.:r.li llie opposition to score a brilliant • v Call.-ndcr failed with a difficult kick. Southern 5, Alhambra 5. After this re-vi-re r-oiKhcrn retaliated, and Simpson scored from a good pa-sing rush, which was started by Neipier. Devlin conyerted.

Southern 10. ADutsibr& 3. Shortly before half-time O. Lewia scored again after a battle royal on the Alhambra line, Develin failed with the kick. At half-time the scores were: Southern 15. Alhambra 3.

Early in the second spell Alhar.-bra had to force after steady pressure by the Southern forwards, but at length th« situation was relieved through good work by Callander. Buchanan again put iu a good run, but was held up when within an ace of scoring. A little later M'Millan had better luck scoring after a hard scramble on the line. Callander's kick failed. Southern 13, Alhambra 6. The Alhambra forwards were working very assiduously, with the result that the game was very keen and exciting. Through Here doing valuable work Southern was saved from a reverse. Callander missed with a penalty kick but a few minutes later he scored in a sound position. Soutor converted. Southern 13, Alhambra 11. Amid excitement Alhambra battered away at the Southern citadel, but the defending lino hold firm and, the game finished: —

Southern 13 points Alhambra H points Mr E. Herd controlled the game.

TAIERI v. UNION.

At the North Ground Taieri mot and defeated Union by 19 points to 9. During the early stages of the game the home team was kept busily defending, but an attack by the backs ended in Stevens being pustfed out near the corner flag. The Colours returned to the offensive, and misfielding by the Beds’ backs enabled Vickgrs to score near the corner. The__ shot at goal was unsuccessful. Taieri 5, Union nil. The home team came away with a couple of nice passing rushes, and Churchill then had a shot from a penalty, but it went a trifle wide. At this stage Bramford, the Union full-back, retired with an injured knee, and was replaced by Sharper. The Colours again charged the Union line, but a good mark by Stevens sent them back. Taieri continued to do most of the attacking, but weak passing spoilt several good opportunities. Churchill, who was playing well for Union, put his side in a good position, and the movement ended in Lucy scoring near the corner. Churchill converted with a fine kick. union 5, Taieri 3. A few minutes after weak defence by the Reds’ backs allowed E Geory (Taieri) to score near the posts. Bathgate converted. Taieri 8, Union 5. Half-time was called with the score unaltered, . Union held the advantage during the early stages of the second spell, but a rush by Xaiori sent the Reds back, and Taverner scored. The try was not converted. Taieri 11, Union 5. Good play by Churchill and M'Pherson put the Colours’ line in danger, and after some exciting play Arthur potted a neat goal for the Reds. Taieri 11. Union 9. Play now became exciting, and Union, playing with great dash, marie strenuous efforts to gam the lead. Bathgate (Taieri) made a fine opening, and Scott went through the Union defence to score behind the posts. Bathgate converted. Taieri 16, Union 9. by this reverse, Union resumed to® attack, and play was confined to Taieri’s territory for some time. Shortly before time Taieri came away with a nice passing rush, and Finlaysou scored. The final scores were:— Taieri 19 P oi . nt * Union 9 points Mr \V. Connor was referee.

SECOND GRADE. Pirates A 3, Port Chalmers 3. Kaikorai 13, Dunedin 6. Training College 37, Union 3. Alhambra 24, Pirates B 8. THIRD GRADE. * Port Chalmers 9, Zingari B nil. Green Island 12, Ravensbourne 8. Alhambra B 11, High School 11. Southern 8, Dunedin 6. Kaikorai 19, Y.M.C.A. ml. Pirates A 14, Pirates B 5. Zingari A 17, University F 5. FOURTH GRADE. Y.M.C.A. 8, High School 8. Zingari 25, Kaikorai 5. Alhambra A 24, M Glashan 9. Pirates B 9, Alhambra 9. Pirates A 66, Port Chalmers ml. FIFTH GRADE. Pirates 22, Dunedin nil. High School 8, Union ml. Alhambra 11, Port Chalmers ml. Zingari 15, Southern 6. SIXTH GRADE. Pirates beat Technical B by default. Green Island 19, Ravensbourne 11. Zingari 11, Dunedin 5. High School 24, Union 6. SECONDARY SCHOOLS. B Grade. Christian Brothers 43; High School B nil. IN OTHER CENTRES. AUCKLAND. (Per United Pbess Association.) AUCKLAND, April 30. Grammar Old Moys 11, College 3. University 11, Grafton 8. Manukau 19, Newton nil. Marist 14, North Shore 12. Ponsouby 28, College Rifles 5. WANGANUI. (Per United Press Association.) WANGANUI, May 1. Saturday’s Rugby matches were played in fine but cold weather. The new grand stand to seat 800, with 900 on a terraced approach, costing £4OOO, was officially opened. The senior results were:— Marist 6, Pirates 6. Kaierau 26, Old Boys 16. Technical Old Boys 17, County, nil.

\ MASTERTOX. (Pea United Press Association.) MASTERTOX, May 1. The Rugby season was opened on Satur day in wet weather. Results:— Gladstone 19, Old Boys 9. Carterton 17, Masterton 12. Greytown IC, Red Stars 0. Feathorston, a bye.

WELLINGTON. (Peh United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, April 30. Athletic 11, University 7. Oriental 11, Marist 6. Petone 3, Hutt 3. The matches Old Boys v. Wellington and Berhampore v. Poneke were not played.

CHRISTCHURCH. (Pee United Peess Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, April 30, Mcrivale 24, Linwood 9. Old Boys 19, University 8. Christchurch 20, Technical 3.

INVERCARGILL. (Pee United Peess Association.) INVERCARGILL, April 30, Invercargill 20, Southern 6. Pirates 46, Marist 9.

SCHOOL MATCHES. The following is the draw for school matches to be played on Wednesday, play to comn'ience at 3 p.m.:— Bantams.—N.E. Valley I v. Kaikorai I, at Bishopscourt; George Street v. St. Clair I, at Oval No. 2; Forbury v. Arthur Street, at Alexandra Park; Caversham v. Macandrcw Road, at Oval No. I; High Street v. Musselburgh I, at Tahuna; N.E. Valley II v. Musselburgh IT, at Oval No. 3; St. Clair II v. Albany Street, at Logan Park; Kaikorai 11 v. Normal, at North Ground; Macandrew Road II v. Maori Hill, at Bathgate Park. In the event of referees not being available teachers must be prepared to referee their games. UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL. VISIT TO SYDNEY. {Special to Daily Times.) WELLINGTON, April 30. The New Zealand University Rugby football team to be selected by Mr J. N. Millard early next week is to leaye for Sydney on May 13. The Wellington and South Island members will proceed from Wellington in the Maunganui, and the Auckland players will travel to Sydney by the Marama. Mr T. G. Hislop, the hon. secretary of the New Zealand University Rugby Football Council, stated today that Professor Boyd Wilson, of Wellington, had be.en appointed manager of the team. Professor Boyd Wilson is a popular figure in Rugby football, being president of the Victoria College Club and

a member of the Management Committee of the Wellington Rugby Union. Ho was a playing member of one of the first New Zealand University teams to visit Australia. , . . „ The team is to play a senes of five matches in Sydney, combining with the Australian University students in one special match in which the Australian students will have an opportunity of winning their blues. The first match will probably be against Manly, and toe other three matches will be tests .with the Sydney University. The team is to leave Sydney on toe return trip to New Zealand on June 2. The Auckland players will travel direct lo Auckland, and the remainder will come to Wellington Among the Victoria College players likely to be seriously considered by the selector are Love, Burns. O’Regan, and Childs. _ Mr E. Pope has been appointed to the University Rugby Council as the new Auckland delegate.

NOTED PLAYER’S DEATH. FAMOUS AUCKLAND THREEQUARTER. (Special to Daily Times.) AUCKLAND, April 30. The death occurred at this morning of Mr Robert Whiteside, one of Auckland’s most famous old-time Rugby players. For a considerable time Mr Whiteside had been in failing health. In the eighties “Bob” Whiteside was in the heydey of his great career as a three-quarter. Ho was one of the finest scoring men in the game, combining a fine turn of speed with great determination and grit in his play. Ho represented Auckland at intervals from 1882 to 1888. Last year when Sir Henry Braddon, of Sydney, was visiting Auckland, he made a special visit to Mr Wmteside’s home to renew old acquaintance with his great rival on the football field. Sir Henry was a member of the first New Zealand team which toured Australia in 1884. and, as an Otago representative full-back, had cause to remember the flying Auckland winger and his tremendous rushes fop the goal line.