RUGBY FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21998, 6 July 1933, Page 5

RUGBY FOOTBALL

INTERUNIVERSITY MATCH OTAGO DEFEATS CANTERBURY TWENTY-EIGHT POINTS TO NIL The annual match between the, Otago University and Canterbury College football teams was played at the University Oval at Logan Park yesterday afternoon, and resulted in an easy win for the home team. The visiting forwards packed a 43 —1 scrum and the Otago forwards 32 —3, and taking yesterday’s play as a guide there can be no hesitation in deciding which is the better formation. The Otago pack hooked the ball from the great majority of the scrums, and they hooked it cleaner than their opponent*. Rae. who played a very fine game, marked by clean passing, initiative, and anticipation, was thus enabled to give his backs plenty of the ball, and with good handling and plenty of thrust the two wing three-quarters, Dunne and Jonee, were well in the picture. The play of the Red backs lacked finish and thrust. Their handling was not good, and their passing seldom gained much ground. The game was noticeable for the small number of free kicks awarded. It may be added that the College team is third last in the Christchurch competition. A number of University bandsmen, in variegated. costumes, under the baton of Mr T. Maunsell, played selections during the afternoon. The teams were ag follows: — Canterbury College.—Full-back, E. B. Fookes 11.7; three-quarters—M. Heenan 12.6, L. Havman 12.0. Norris; fiveeighths, G. Parsons 12.7, D. M'Cormack 12.9; half-back, J. M'Aulie 11.7; forwards—M. M'Kee 12.2, N. Uniache 12.8, D. J. Wilson 13.7, P. Roberts 13.8, M. Hijgendorf 13.10, A. H. Andrews (captain) 13.7, R. Hamilton 12.3, A. M. Hartal w - „ Otago University.—Full-back, W. B. Ruff 13.9; three-quarters—B. V. Jones 115, K. F. Uttley 10.9, W. T. Dunne 11.0; five-eighths, H. F. Fookee (captain) 11.7, C. C. Gillies 11.0; half-back, G. Q. Rae 10.4; forwards—H. Service 13.0, J. C. Lopdell 12.10, G. Cuningham 11.10, A. G. Pickard 13.7, T. A. Macfarlane 13.0, D. U. Strang 13.8, 0. N. Chapman 12.12, E. Stevenson-Wright 12.2, The Reds kicked off, and from the first scrum Rae punted to the line at the Maroons' twenty-five, a free kick by E. B. Fookes sending the play back. A good line kick put the Blues in position again. The Blues were hooking the ball from the scrums, and their back* were trying to open the game. Passing from a loose scrum went to Heenan, who gained some ground with a run and punt, and Jones stopped a promising passing movement by the Reds. Dunne made a good dash on the left wing at the end of passing, and the Blues attacked strongly. Rae came in to save after Uttley had sent a wild pass to Dunne, and then Dunne secured and was collared on the line. The Rede were penalised handy to the goal, and Rae was successful with the kick. 3—nil. Hayman made a good run along the right wing after fielding a cross kick by a Blue man from the back of a scrum, and he showed up in another fine run immediately after, the Blues forcing. Lopdell broke into weak passing, and dribbled to the Reds’ full-back, who saved nicely. From a scrum just outside the Blues twentv-five Stevenson-Wright broke away and passed to H. F. Fookes. The ball went out to Jones, who ran and passed infield to Uttley. Jones got a pass back from Uttley, and finished off a pretty movement by scoring wide out. Pickard missed the goal kick. 6—-nil. Hartnell made a good but unsuccessfulshot with a penalty. Fookes took the ball, and ran and gave a scissors pass to Uttley, passing by the Blues back taking play back to halfway. From play at midfield, Heenan missed his pass, and Dunne secured and made a great run. L. o. Fookes caught him by the hand, but he shook off the bold and scored a fine try. Pickard missed the goal kick. 9 ml. M'Auliffe sent his backs away in a promising movement, Heenan instead of passing to Hayman. A free kick saw play at the Blues’ line, but the pressure was quickly lifted. The Reds attacked again, and E. B. Fookes missed with a fairly easy penalty kick. The Blue backs were playing with great dash, and Dunne was proving a hard man to stop. Gillies potted and the Reds forced, and a hard kick by Ruff forced them again on resuming. Norris was well taken by Jones, on his right wing, play resting at midfield. A beautiful bit of passing from a scrum then saw Jones go over at the corner. Pickard missed with the goal kick. 12 —nil. , . Half time went shortly after with play at the Reds’ twenty-five. Dunne showed up with a solid run along the left wing on resuming, and play hung at the Reds’ line. Passing and a good kick by Norris relieved the pressure. A clever run by Rae, who went clean through, after Blue passing had broken down, and was collared near the goal mouth, saw the ball thrown out wide, Jones picking up and going over unopposed. Service kicked a goal. 17 mi. The Blue forwards were giving their backs plenty of the ball, and the Reds were kept mostly on defence. Rae was varying his play well, and starting on his backs in fine style. From a scrum near the Reds’ twenty-five Rae found his passage blocked. He then cut in, chopped the defence in two, and scored a great try. Rae kicked a goal. 22 nil. The Blues kept up the pressure. M tormack went off, and Doherty took his place. Passing from a scrum went to Jones, who made a good run and sent infield to Uttley, who Service missed the kick at goal. ’ 25 —nil. After a long spell on defence the Reds shifted play to the Blues’ twenty-five, and Hartnell missed with a penalty. The Blues were quickly back, and Jones came into Red passing, and was almost over. Then Dunne finished off another movement on the opposite wing, throwing off E, B. Fookes. Rae broke down on a long succession of successful place kicks. Time was then called: Otago University .. 28 points. Canterbury College .. Nil.. Mr N. Reardon was the referee. CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP OTAGO UNIVERSITY ▼. CANTERBURY COLLEGE WIN FOR LOCAL TEAM For the third year in succession Otago won both individual and team honours in the, annual Cross-country Championship for the Carmalt Jones Cup, which was run yesterday afternoon. A. W. Sutherland won easily by 100 yards in 34min 24 3-ssec, and Otago’s points were 21, compared with Canterbury’s 36. The event is contested each year by teams of six men each from the Otago University and Canterbury College for a trophy presented by Dr D. W. Carmalt Jones in 1931, and has never left the possession of the Otago University Athletic Club. The race yesterday covered a distance of approximately six miles and a-quarter. the course commencing at the Wakari Hospital and leading round the hills at the back of the city, down to Woodhaugh and thence to the Northern Cemetery. From there the runners came down the hill to Logan Park, where the final stretch was a lap of the University Oval. At the Rose Creek reservoir W. A. Stewart (Otago) was leading A. Ross (Canterbury) and A. W. Sutherland (Otago), and as they dropped down into Woodhaugh Sutherland began to move up, eventually taking charge from Thomson, who was just ahead of Stewart. Sutherland entered Logan Park a good 100 yards in front of Thomson, and led by a similar distance as he entered the Oval for the final sprint. Stewart was 75 yardg back third. Sutherland was only a few yards from the tape when the next bunch entered the Oval. He finally won by 100 yard’s from Thomson, who finished a similar distance ahead of Stewart. Sutherland’s time was 34min 23 4-ssec. and Thomson’s 34min 50 l-saec. After the placed three the order was A. Ross, L. Rothwell (Otago), W. E.

Parrott, W. W. O’Hursthonse (Canterbury), W. A. Pullar, W. J. Watt (Otago), R. H. Anderson, A. T. Shannon, and L. S. Bambery (Canterbury). The first run for the cup was held at Wingatui in 1931 over a four-mile course, and was won by Otago by 22 points to 44. W. A. Stewart (Otago) was the winner in 27min 1 3-dsec. Last year the race was won by Otago over a six mile and a-quarter course at Cashmere. Stewart again being the winner in 41min 23 4-ssec.

MOTIONS OF CONDOLENCE. Mr Mayer made feeling reference to the deaths of two prominent bowlers, Mr Frank Meadowcroft and Mr I. Tunnicliffe. Mr Meadowcroft had been associated with the New Zealand Bowling Association and the Wellington Bowling Centre. On three occasions he had been president of the Wellington Bowling Centre, he had been president of the New Zealand Bowling Association, and for many years a councillor of the New Zealand Bowling Association. Mr Tnnnicliffc had been very active on the Nelson Centre, and only recently had held the position of official bowl tester to that centre. Motions of sympathy were carried. Members stood in silence for n moment. WELCOME TO NEW PRESIDENT. Mr Mayer extended to the new president (Mr H. Rowley) a hearty welcome on behalf of the bowlers of New Zealand and of the ; council. Mr Rowley had played an active part in the Dunedin Bowling Centre for a great many years, and it was due to his efforts on that centre that his fellow-bowlers had taken the opportunity of nominating him for the position. _He congratulated Mr Rowley on attaining the highest honour to which his fellow-bowlers could elect him.— (Applause.) He was sure Mr Rowley would carry out hie duties with credit to himself, his centre, and howlers throughout New Zealand. Mr Loudon assured Mr Rowley that with the loyal assistance he would receive from an experienced council, with the generous support of bowlers throughout the Dominion, and with the assistance of a secretary such as Mr Hanning, he should have a most prosperous and happy year. Referring to Mr Mayer (the retiring president), Mr Loudon said that all had formed a great attachment for him for the courage and capability he had shown in carrying out his office. — (Applause.) In returning thanks, Mr Rowley extended a welcome to the new councillors, and said that he realised the responsibility which had been placed on him, and also that he had a hard job in following in the footsteps of Mr Mayer, who had made such a success of the position. Prior to offering himself for nomination he did so on the understanding that Mr Hanning would be secretary during the coming year. Mr Hanning and he had worked well together, and with his assistance and that of the delegates he thought they would have a good year. Mr Rowley then presented the badge of office of past president to Mr Mayer, that oif vice-president to Mr R, Sheath (Auckland), anil badges to Messrs E. Tamblyn and E. Falconer (Dunedin) as new councillors. OFFICIALS APPOINTED.

Mr R. Hanning was again appointed secretary and Mr C. Russell Smith auditor. The Dunedin members of the council—Messrs Rowley, Falconer, Connor, and Tamblyn—were appointed as executive - LEVY.

It was decided that the levy should be as before —(Id, lees a rebate of lid. ANNUAL TOURNAMENT.

The annual tournament will commence in Dunedin on Monday, January 8. The order of play will be Singles, Pairs, and Rinks, and the system of play as before. The times for games are to be the same, with the exception of Pairs, in which the limit is to be two hours and a-quarter. The Rinks and Singles commence at 9.30 for section play.

NO REDUCTION IN FEES. On behalf of the Christchurch Centre. Mr Good moved that the entry fees for the annual tournament should be 5s per player for Singles, 7g 6d per player for Pairs, and 10s per player for Rinks. Members did not show any enthusiasm in the motion, Mr Tamblyn remarking that it might be a dangerous experiment. The movers did not press the remit, which was lost. A motion that the fees be the same as before was carried unanimously. CONSTITUTION OF PAIRS. The constitution of a pair of members of different clubs was discussed. Mr Loudon expressed approval of the principle, but added that it should be stipulated that it should not apply to players from the local centre of the tournament. Mr Good pointed out the importance of the maintenance of championship standards, and suggested the institution of an open pairs tournament in conjunction with the championship tournament. Mr Stone said that the question of precedent and where one should draw a line was sufficient for them to reject the proposal. Mr Loudon moved that the constitution of the odd men as a pair should he allowed, subject to the approval of the Tournament Executive, but, on being put to the conference, the motion was decisively defeated. The composition of rinks, where two players from one club could join with two from another, was also mentioned. Members expressed the desirability of making up incomplete rinks to their full strength. One difficulty, it was stated, lay in the issuing of certificates. The discussion was then dropped.

DISTINCTIVE CHAMPIONSHIT BADGES.

Mr Mayer said that there had been some mention of the award of a distinctive badge for championship winners. The question of a blazer had been raised at first, but he did not think a distinctive blazer' would be suitable, because a member must wear his club blazer. The idea was that the badge should be iu the form of an embroidered shield on blue cloth with gold lettering. No definite estimate of the cost had been obtained, but it was thought the badge would not cost, more than 7s 6d. The president said he thought the idea a very good one. Many of the champions looked for something of this sort. Mr Good moved that distinctive badges be presented to future champions, and that past champions be supplied with badges on' application, and at their own cost. Mr Kershaw seconded the motion, which was carried. The arranging of the design was left in the hands of the executive. VISIT OF AUSTRALIAN BOWLERS. The Australian Bowling Council advised that every effort was being made to secure a team to visit New Zealand in January, and asked for particulars concerning the Dominion tournament, to be held in Dunedin. The president said that the necessary particulars had been supplied, and that there had been a number of inquiries made in the New Zealand tourist offices in Australia by bowlers interested in the trip. Mr Gladding suggested that there should be wider representation in the three test matches to be played. They had a large number of players to draw from, and

could field three different teams without difficulty, and thus further popularise the matches.

The council expressed approval of the suggestion, and it was decided that there should be a recommendation to the executive on the principle of wider representation, a condition being that, in the nomination of players, preference should be given to those participating in the tournament.

The appointment of selectors was left to the executive. AUSTRALIAN CARNIVAL.

The secretary of the South Australian Bowling Association wrote bringing under notice the ninth Australian bowling carnival to he held in Adelaide in March. 1934. Probably some of the members of the clubs under the jurisdiction of the New Zealand Association might be contemplating a trip to Australia, and in that case it might be possible to arrange so that they might be in Adelaide in time to participate in the carnival. Clubs would be assured of a very warm welcome if they come. The secretary reported that he had forwarded a list of clubs' and centres affiliated to the New Zealand Association, together with the names and addresses of the secretaries.

A further letter from the South Australian Association stated that the carnival would be held from March 5 to March 17 next. The secretary’s reply was approved, and further action was left to the executive. AMENDMENT TO TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS. As an outcome of the last tournament the Christchurch Centre submitted a remit asking that clause 13 of the tournament conditions be amended to read: " Final games shall be played on rinks 18 feet wide, tacks to be inserted in kerb on the boundaries of the rink. Where practicable no play shall he allowed on the rink s on either side while the final is being played. The howls of the players shall be tested before the coinmnceraent o£ the final games, or, in the event of a two-lifer and a one-lifer being the last surviving competitors, before the first game between such competitors, which may decide the final.” The remit was adopted without dissention. The council adjourned from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. BOWL TESTING. The secretary reported that a number of replies had been received from clubs, most of them stating that the recommendations made by the official tester on his tour through the Dominion had been complied with.

The Christchurch Centre wrote that it had boon found impossible to secure space on any town green for a lathe. Air Oakey said the Christchurch Centre had appointed a committee to look info this matter, and it had been found impossible to get accommodation on any green for a lathe. A conference had been held with Mr Scott, the tester, and it had been agreed that a lathe should be provided at the residence of the local tester, the Christchurch Centre undertaking to transfer the lathe to a green as soon as possible. The council agreed to confirm the agreement come to with Mr Scott. The chairman said that information had been received that other chibs were prepared to carry out the instructions of the tester.

The report on bowl-testing by the official tester (Mr W. A. Scott) was laid

before the council, the secretary remarking that it had already been circulated. Mr Mayer said they were under a debt of gratitude to Mr Scott for having made a trip all through New Zealand and for the thorough manner in which he had carried out his inspection. It was decided to record the council’s hearty appreciation of Mr Scott’s valuable services. Mr W. A. Scott was in attendance, and the chairman said that Mr Scott was willing to answer any questions. No questions were put, but Mr Scott gave a short address. He said he appreciated the way in which their Christchurch friends had handled the question of a lathe on a city green. He dealt at some length with the stamping of bowls, and answered a host of questions on that matter.

The chairman suggested that anyone who wanted to send bowls away should get authority from his centre. , The suggestion gave rise to further discussion, after which Mr Scott was thanked for his explanations.

The question was raised whether it was allowable for a bowler in one centre to send his bowls to another centre or to an outside expert for alteration, provided the bowls, on return, were submitted to the tester of his own district for re-testing or stamping.—The chairman said there was nothing in the rules to prevent it.

It was resolved: In the event of any person for any purpose requiring a tester to alter his bowl or bowls, or in the event of his being required to alter such bowl or bowls, to comply with the laws of the game, no responsibility for any damage to such bowl or bowls will be accepted by any centre or the association. BAY OF PLENTY CENTRE. The secretary of the South Auckland Bowling Centre wrote stating that at the annual meeting of the centre a letter was received from Mr W. W. P. Hall, on behalf of the Te Puke, Taneatua, Opotiki Citizens, and Rotorua Clubs, stating that they wished to withdraw from the South Auckland Centre and to form a new centre, to be known as the Bay of Plenty Centre. After due consideration, it was resolved to approve of the clubs being allowed to withdraw from the South Auckland Centre, and recommended the request to the favourable consideration of the New Zealand Council. Mr Gladding said the request had not been sent through the Auckland Centre, as required. The centre, however, would not oppose the matter in any way. It was decided to recognise the formation of the Bay of Plenty Centre. ALLEGED IRREGULAR MEETING. The secretary of the South Auckland Bowling Centre wrote stating that at the annual meeting of that centre three members of the Frankton Railway Club and three members of the Hamilton East Club, with one member each from the Hamilton and Ngaruawahia Clubs, attended, and voted at the meeting, as delegates from the following clubs:—-Frank-ton Junction, C. Barrett, as delegate from Opotiki /'Citizens (28 members); C. A. Mathieson, as delegate from Putaruru (40); J. Cooney, as delegate from Okoroire (12); Frankton Railway, G. S. Frost, Rotorua (149); J. Middleton, Huntly (28); F. Fiddes, Waikino (20); Hamilton East, W. Jordan, Whakatane (38); P. Cleary, Tirau (10); W. Kirton, Tokoroa (10); Hamilton, S. Hawkin, Matamata (55); J. A. Redpath, Glen Massey (22). He was directed by Mr R. N. Pilkington, of the New Zealand Council, to inform them that ,not one of the names listed above appeared on the centre register as having been appointed as delegates from any of these clubs, and further he was directed to claim that the authorities presented at the meeting from the clubs named were irregular, and that not one of them was elected in accordance with the rules; consequently, he was directed to ask that the business of the meeting, and the election of officials, be declared void, and that instructions be issued for another meeting to be held to conduct the business of the centre. In addition, Mr B. Barrett’s representation of Opotiki Citizens was challenged on the ground that he could not be a delegate of two clubs. Pending the council’s decision, he was detaining the books and papers of the centre.

Mr Pilkington said he attended the meeting, at which there waa a number of proxy voters. This, of course, was not allowed. He challenged the propriety of the meeting on the grounds that a delegate represented two clubs, that amotion prohibiting Sunday play was rescinded without notice, and on other grounds. He moved—“ That the council declare the meeting void, another meeting to be held in the constitutional manner. Air Connor seconded the motion.

Mr Sheath hoped the council would hear the other side before it took action, and moved ns an amendment that the council write to the centre for an explanation of the matter.

Air Stone seconded the amendment, suggesting that a copy of the minutes be asked for. The matter might be_ referred to the executive to take immediate action.

The amendment was carried. INTERNATIONAL BOWLING BOARD

The following remit from the Auckland Centro was lost: —“This centre respectfully invites the council to consider the advisability of bolding the annual meeting at least a fortnight earlier than heretofore, as this would entail no disadvantages, would give the incoming executive still more time to arrange details for the annual tournament, and would allow time to cable any last-minute information or instructions to our representatives on the International Bowling Board, if necessary.”

It was explained by the Auckland delegates that, under changed conditions, it was not now necessary to press the motion.

On _ the motion of the chairman, the council endorsed the action of the Wellington Centre in forwarding a medal to Air Ivor B. Thomas, of London, for his services on the International Board. TIME LIMIT.

Air Hawkey moved —“That as the amended rule relating to the time limit and the throwing of the jack leaves the way open to abuse, this centre asks that the previous rule on this question be given consideration.” Mr Connor seconded the motion pro forma.

Opinions were expressed in favour of

the motion, and several members supported this existing rule. The remit was not adopted. It was decided, to alter the existing rule by adding the words “ or rethrown ” after the words “under no circumstances shall the jack be thrown.” SIZE AND WEIGHT OF BOWLS. Mr Tamblyn moved the following remit from the Dunedin Centre;—“That rule 19 of the New Zealand Bowling Association, which reads as follows: —'A bowl shall not exceed SJlb in weight, and shall not measure more than five and threesixteenths inches in its major diameter,’ be deleted and replaced by the following:—‘The major diameter of bowls shall not be more than five and three-sixteenths inches nor less than four and fourteensixteenths. The difference between the piajor diameter and the minor diameter (between discs) shall not exceed half an inch nor be less than seven-sixteenths of an inch, and that the maximum weights for the respective sizes of bowls shall be in accordance with the following scale, in applying -which a variation of a thirtysecondth part of an inch in diameter shall ,be allowed (major diameter and maximum weight):—4 14-16 inches, 31b 2oz; 4 15-16 inches, 31b 2oz; 5 inches, 3!b 4oz; 5 1-16 inches, 31b soz 5J inches, 31b 7oz; 5 3-16 inches, 31b Boz.’ ” The following remit from Wellington was considered at the same time: “That this centre recommends that the Coimcil of the New Zealand Bowling Association take into consideration the question of the minimum size of bowls.” Mr Kershaw seconded the motion moved by Mr Tamblyn, and suggested that a t committee be set up to make full in-' quiry from the makers as to weights and sizes of bowls that are being sold by various agents. Several speakers referred to the difference in weight and size of New Zealand and Australian bowls. Mr Stone moved as an amendment; That the remit be referred to the executive to make the necessary inquiries into the questions of size for weight, to write to the Australian Bowling Association inquiring as to the success or otherwise of the size for weight system as adopted by them, that the centres of the Dominion be written to and asked for an expression of opinion in regard to the matter, and that the executive bring forward a .progress report at the January meeting. Mr Mayer expressed the opinion that there were few bowls in New Zealand that did not comply with the Australian weights. Mr Oakey said a player should not be penalised because he had a small hand. After further discussion, Mr Tamblyn said he was willing to withdraw the motion. The discussion, he said, had shown that the time was ripe for the question to be tackled in New Zealand. The remit from the Dunedin Centre was accordingly withdrawn, and the amendment was agreed to. ( On the motion of Mr Connor, it was resolved —“That the tester be instructed to add the weight of bowls to the log.” FINAL GAMES. Discussion took place on the final clause of rule 13 in the conditions for tournament play, which reads: “The bowls of players shall be tested before the commencement of the final games.” Mr Good mentioned a case in Wellington which brought about a delay of over an hour and caused irritation to players. To prevent anything of this nature, a new set of approved bowla might be used. It was resolved, that the executive consider the matter, which will come up again at the January meeting. SUNDAY TOURNAMENTS. It was unanimously resolved—“ That the council instruct centres to refuse permission for Sunday tournament play. COMPLIMENTARY. Appreciation was expressed of the services of Mr Mayer, who was president last year. Votes of thanks were accorded to the president (Mr Rowley), the Leith Club (for use of pavilion), the Ladies’ Committee, and the press. DELEGATES ENTERTAINED. Last night the delegates were entertained at the pictures, and this morning they will pay a visit to Cadbury Fry Hudson’s premises. This afternoon they will be taken for a trip round the Peninsula, stopping at Larnach’s Castle for afternoon tea. To-uight they will be entertained at a social and dance in the Leith Club’s pavilion.