RUGBY FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22327, 30 July 1934, Page 5

RUGBY FOOTBALL

University A .'. • • ® • Zingari .... . • 14 :5 Alhambra . • ♦ • 6 Taieri 22 Pirates . .. • • IS

f SENIOR COMPETITION I POSITIONS OF TEAMS * The ■ following are the positions of the teams engaged in the Senior Competin ‘, Points. Flag

ZINGARI’S SURPRISE ’ / EXCITING GAME AT LOGAN 'W. PARK ' ■■Though the scores did not represent the difference between the teams, Zmgari’s win over Southern at Logan Park was by no means undeserved. Southern, playing without Hore, Smith, and NTven, was slow to settle down, and the Colours established a definite superiority, which thev maintained until late in the first spell. Southern then played with greater dash and held the territorial advantage throughout the remainder' of the game. Zingari was leading s—nil at half time, but on the trend of the play at the beginning, of the,, second , half __ Southern seemed’likely to secure a win. With little more-than a quartemof an hour to go, however, Zingari scored a try ancl converted it, Campbell immediately adding a magnificent potted goal. Southern s position was then hopeless, and Zingan won by 14 points to 6. The teams were as follows: — Zingari-Richmond.—Backs —J. Inglis, Procter, Campbell, M'Phail, Caradus, Mehalsky, Halsey; forwards—Simpson; Murdoch, Douglas, Morrison, Lowne, Pasco, Shortt, Watkins, Southern. Backs M'Kerrow, Turnbull, T.Trevathan, Black, Sutherland, D. Trevathan, Simon; forwards—Ashmore, R. Inglis, M'Donald, Moreland, Edwards, Hill, Neiper. -A Southern attack immediately followed the kick-off, and after only a minute s play D. Trevathan failed with a shot at goal from a penalty. In their ow r n twentyfive the Colours came away in a passing rush, and, by bustling play, penetrated deep, into Southern territory. The forwards were working in good style and after an assault on the Black and White line M'Phail kicked the ball across, and, in a- close race, a Southern man got there first, a force-down resulting. The Colours went very near scoring on two other occasions, and, in spite of good work by Sutherland, the Black and Whites could not get past their halfway line. Then Campbell put his side in a strong attacking position “with a line kick, and from a scrum Mehalsky received and cut in, the ball going out to M'Phail, who went across to score near the posts. Campbell converted. Zingari 5, Southern nil. Southern then had a turn on attack, but good defence by the Colours checked promising movements. Then the Zingan forwards came away again, and a penalty kick enabled Caradua to find the line •well inside the Southern twenty-five. Southern secured possession, however, and D. Trevathan transferred play well into Zingari territory with a fine line kick. Receiving l from a scrum, the same player cut deep through the Zingari defence, and went almost to % line ing to Sutherland, who was crowded and could not-.obtain possession. Zingari had an anxious time on defence, and then U. Trevathan narrowly failed with another shot from a penalty, the ball swerving just outside the post. Soon afterwards Black had a long shot from straight in front, and it also failed. Another penalty kick aided Southern when Zingan was attacking strongly towards the end of the spell. Southern at this stage, however, was playing with more life. The second spell opened with even play in midfield, and then good work by Simon and Moreland enabled Southern to penetrate the Colours’ twenty-five. A Zingari man got offside at a scrum, and this time D. Trevathan kicked a goal. Zingari 5, Southern 3. . , The Black and Whites immediately rushed play to the Zingari line again and, after a hard struggle, Simon kicked into touch in goal. Southern was now playing with greater dash and was getting hv far the greater share of the ball. The Zingari men did not get into the Southern .twenty-five until they were awarded a penalty kick, but no sooner had the attack been launched than leper and Simon,>ith a fine dribbling effort, returned play, past halfway. Clever play hv M'Phail started a hot attack by the Colours, hut D. Trevathan intercepted and gained 40 yards before lie was tackled. Then Procter broke into a Southern passin- movement and had .only the full-back to"pass when he slipped. Nevertheless, he got the:ball out to Caradus, and alter an exciting burst of passing Morrison dashed across to score near _ the posts, Campbell converting. Zingan 10, Southei Thpn Procter received near his own twenty-five, and broke through the defence and kicked, following up to dribble to the line, where M'Kerrow had to carry the hall over to force. From the resulting scrum Zingari secured possession and the ball went through the backs to Campbell who, when going at full speed across the ground, turned and potted a fine goal. Zingari 14, Southern 3. Southern then launched attack after attack without being able to penetrate the defence until, after a scramble on the line, Simon forced hie way over. D. Trevathan'* shot at goal again, failed. Zingari 14, Southern 6. Zingari retaliated with another hot attack and Procter had an almost clear run when a Southern man caught his heel and brought him down. Play swung to the other wing, where M Phail made a strong dash. Zingan kept up the nressure until Simon, who was outstanding on’the Southern side, relieved with a

r _;_.. ... ♦+♦ LEADING TEAM DEFEATED ZINGARI WINS COMFORTABLY UNIVERSITY A BEATS KAIKORAI Southern lost the leadership in the senior Rugby football competition when Zingari-Richmond roused the spectators at Logan Park on Saturday afternoon to a high pitch of enthusiasm by defeating the Black and Whites by the comfortable margin of 14 points to 6. The attraction at Carisbrook was the match between ' University A and Kaikorai, the Light Blues winning after a hard struggle by 8 points to 3. Alhambra defeated Union by a margin of only one point, but Taieri and Pirates won comfortably. Southern and University are now again level at the head of the championship table, with Kaikorai, Zingari, and Alhambra, ' three points behind, sharing third place. The Flag Committee ' met on Saturday night, and decided to recommend to the General Committee that Southern and University A should meet at Carisbrook next Saturday to play off for the premiership. The results of the matches were as follows:

Kaikorai 3 Southern 6 Union ® Dunedin 0 University B .. .. 8

strong kick to the line. The game ended with the scores: — Zingari-Richmond .. 14 points. Southern 6 points. Mr W. Jenkins was the referee. UNIVERSITY A v. KAIKORAI FAULTY HANDLING BY REARGUARDS University A met Kaikorai at Carisbrook, and won a hard-fought, if at times rather scrambling, game by 8 points to 3 points. The backs on both sides bad plenty of the ball, but their play lacked thrust, the passing going mostly straight across the field. Moreover, their handling was very faulty at times. The Kah korai forwards were inclined to play in patches, but it cannot be said that they were greatly encouraged by their backs after they had put them in position. The teams were as follows: — University A.—Backs—-MacFarland, Jolly, Uttley, Watt, Page, M'Kechnie, M'Arthur; forwards—Lopdell, Laney, Stevenson-Wright, Pickard, Boyea, Hamilton, Chapman, and Green. Kaikorai.—Backs—Miller. Kean. Laing, Johnston, Murray, Henderson, Francis; forwards —Bartlett, Lucy, Rodgers, Murphy, Sutherland, Allan, MTjaughlan, and Gibson. The Light Blues kicked off from the Cargill road end, and Jolly and then M'Kechnie drove back forward attacks by the Colours with good line kicking. Francis passed to Henderson from a scrum at midfield, and the Kaikorai first fiveeighth short-punted to Jolly, who was collared, and in a scramble the Blues were penalised, Francis missing the kick at goal. Page put his side in position with a fine line kick, and Jolly made a break along his left wing. M'Kechnie missed with a shot at goal, and then MacFarland twice held up attacks with good line kicking. Green led a good Blue forward rush, and Miller was collared near his goal line. MacFarland missed with a penalty kick from near the side line, and Lopdell. made a good dash after a kick by Johnston bad been charged down. The game had been in progress for 20 minutes, and the Blues had had the better of it. Weak passing by the Blue rearguard saw Kean speeding along the stand, wing, but he was collared, and Uttley soon put his side in position again with a line kick. The Blue backs were getting plenty of the ball, but their passing was going straight across the field._ MacFarland was saving well and kicking with good judgment to the line. Laing lost a fine chance when he passed infield _ to Gibson instead of going on and passing out to Johnston on the wing. The Kaikorai men were now doing better, and Allan headed one fine dribbling rush. Kean was soundly tackled at the end of passing, and Jolly stopped him as be made another strong dash. Fookes came on in place of Jolly on resuming, and Page went to first five eighth, and M'Kechnie to second. From a scrum near midfield, after some even play, M'Arthur sent out the ball. Fookes was well covered, but he cut in beautifully and beat three men and gave AlTCechnie a clear run in. MacFarland kicked a goal. Seven minutes’ play. University A 5, Kaikorai nil. Good defensive work by M Kechnie and a solo dribble by Green held up attacks by the Colours. Lopdell showed out in a rush, and Miller marked in front of his goal. Kaikorai then had a turn at attack, and Gibson took a pass and was caught right at the corner flag, the Blues forcing. Hamilton and then M'Kechnie went down on the ball in face of forward rushes. The Blues were penalised, and Francis kicked a fine goal from well out — 15 minutes’ play. University 5, Kaikorai 3. Laing missed a great opportunity shortly after. He was racing clear to MacFarland with Johnston in support, but he kicked to the line. The hill forwards were giving Francis plenty of the ball, but the backs could not make much use of it Give-and-take play followed, and Fookes made a fine run along his left wing. Once more Kaikorai attacked, but Francis threw out a wild pass from a scrum, and Chapman, Boyes, and Laney headed a rush which went past halfway. Miller miskicked to the open, and Fookes and Uttley started passing on their left wing, the last-named throwing the ball infield as he was collared. M'Kechnie scooped it off the ground in great style and went dean through to score. MacFarland missed the kick. University A 8. Kaikorai 3. Henderson cut through from a. scrum, and was well collared, and Kean missed a pass with a good opening. The hill forwards pressed hard, but their backs could not finish off their attacks. Play drifted back, and Kaikorai had to force following a hard kick by MacFarland. They again forced shortly after from a scrum on the line. Lucy went off and Oliver came on. and then Walt went off tand was replaced by Dunne. The final whistle went with play at the Kaikorai twenty-five, the score being:— University A .. .. 8 points. Kaikorai 3 points Mr J. Aitcheson was the referee.

PIRATES BEAT UNIVERSITY B WINNERS’ SECOND SPELL MASTERY After more than holding their own against Pirates in the first half of the match at the University Oval at Logan Park apd finishing the spell with an eightpoint lead, University B were completely outclassed in the second spell, and went down to Pirates by 15 points to 8. The students did not score at all after half time, and Pirates, playing a game that could not be compared with their firstspell performance, secured 15 points and won the match by a comfortable margin. The Blue backs had many good opportunities in the first spell, but they lost most of their best chances through careless and wild passing. In the second spell Pirates backs and forwards gave a very good account of themselves, and kept the students on the defensive continually. The teams were as follows; — Pirates.—Backs —Tay’or, D. Stuart, Watson, Thompson, Martin, Manning, Saxton; forwards —Henry, Manning, Moffatt, Carnahan, Newman, B. Stuart, Gordon, and Statliam. University B. —Backs—Symes, Meek, Roy. M'Carthy, Tuck, Ryder, Emanuel; forwards —M'Cartney, Wilson, Anderson, Simcock. Mack, Maslin, Harrison, Borrie.

Pirates attacked from the outset and immediately looked dangerous, but some good efforts on the part of their backs were checked by good tackling. After University had been pressed tor about five minutes they were awarded a free kick which gave them welcome relief and provided an opportunity of turning the tables on the Blacks'. The forwards, with the ball at their toes, started a strong dribbling rush which carried play well into Pirates’ territory, and here another free kick against the Blacks enabled Symes to net the Blues’ first points. He kicked a good goal. University 83, Pirates nil. Pirates set up another strong attack, and the forwards were giving the backs plenty of the ball from some hard scrummaging in the University twentyfive, when the Blue forwards again carried everything before them and swept play to the other end of the field. Emanuel was handling the ball very cleanly and giving his backs some excellent chances, but bad passing spoiled several good openings. Pirates, however, could not shake the attackers off, and twice they were compelled to force. Then Emanuel got the ball smartly away from a scum, passing to Ryder, who transferred to Tuck. The ball then came back to Emanuel, who went across for a good try. Symes converted. University B 8, Pirates nil. Pirates made a valiant attempt to score in the few minutes which remained before half time was called, but they just failed to get across after a very vigorous attacking movement. From the commencement of rhe second spell it was apparent that Pirates were playing with new dash and vigour. The> carried play right to the Blue lino and hammered away there for some time. The students defended stoutly, however, and nullified a lot of good movements by the Black backs, prominent among whom were Martin, Manning, Saxton, and Stuart. The Blues forced just when a try for Pirates seemed certain. The Pirates’ backs were playing well together now, and within a few there was another back movement which ended successfully. Saxton got the ball away neatly to Martin, who passed to Stuart, who raced for the corner. He was pulled down, however, and a scramble ensued, at the end of which Stuart again secured possession and dived across to score. Watson kicked a good goal from the side line. University BS, Pirates 5. Very shortly afterwards Stuart was given another opportunity, and after a good run he got across the line, where he nearly lost possession. He grounded the ball safely, however. Watson’s kick failed. University B S, Pirates 8. It was scarcely a minute before Stuart scored his third try after an excellent passing bout in which nearly all the backs handled the ball. Watson again failed to convert. Pirates 11, University 88. Pirates continued to attack, and the Blue defence was sorely tried, but good tackling saved a much heavier account against them. The final score of the match came when Tavlor, who had been moved up from full-back to first five-eighth, dropped a fine field goal. Ibe final whistle went a minute later with the scores: Pirates IS points. University B .. .. S points. •Mr J. Briggs controlled the game. ALHAMBRA’S NARROW VICTORY EVENLY MATCHED WITH UNION In an even but somewhat uninteresting game Alhambra narrowly defeated Union at Opoho by six points to five". There was very little to choose between the two teams, both packs of forwards putting in solid work on the heavy ground, while the backs on each side showed up occasionally in open passing movements, very few of which, however, bore any of the earmarks of success. Ihe outstanding player on the ground was the Union full-back, R. Silver, who played a particularly safe game, and frequently got hi* side out of trouble with his accurate line kicking. The teams were as follows: Alhambra—Backs-—Harris, Feathers, Goughian, Williamson, Walker, Callander, Davis; forwards —Frood, Binnic, Bam, Karl, Robinson, Davis, King, Souter. Union. —Backs—Silver, Smith, Garden, Stewart, Burgees, Harrison, Simon; forwards —Garside. VDonald. Collier, Gonsik, Vovrath, Mains, Winslow, M'Clnskey, After the kick-off Alhambra forced Union hark to the twenty-five line, where a scries of lineouts took place, Alhambra

having the advantage by a shade. The Alhambra backs made a dash for the line, but Harrison stopped the rusli and cleared. A few minutes later Davis, the Alhambra half-back, secured from a scrum, and the ball went to Walker, to Callander, the latter being forced out at the corner. From a five yards scrum Union forced, but the referee disallowed it, and another scrum was formed. Union hooked the ball over their own line and Binnie, one of the Alhambra forwards, dived through the scrum and fell on the ball. The kick failed. Alhambra 3, Union nil. Good line kicking by Union carried play into Alhambra’s twenty-five, where hard packing by the Maroons kept Alhambra defending busily. Stewart secured from a scramble and made a break for the line, but was stopped near the corner, and from an attempted pot at goal Alhambra forced. A long kick found the Union backs out of position, and Silver just managed to find the line in time to stem the Alhambra advance. Alhambra returned to the attack and play centred round Union’s twenty-five line. An attempt at a passing rush by the Union backs wag abortive and Alhambra broke through. Silver again stopping the rush with a good kick into touch. A smart breakaway by Souter at hallway wag spoiled by a knock on, and Union took a turn at attacking, penning Alhambra in the twenty-fivo_ for a tew minutes. A long line kick relieved the situation for Alhambra, and shortly afterwards Alhambra made a determined rush for the Union line, the advance stopping m front of the posts. Union cleared, but a good return by Harris found v the five-yard mark. Alhambra could not hold the advantage, however, and play swung back to the other end of the field. Souter then broke through the ruck with the ball at his toe and made a great dash for the Union line, and a series of scrums almost on Union’s line ensued, until an infringement by Alhambra brought relief. Plav returned to midfield for a spell, until a dribbling rush by the Alhambra forwards had Union in trouble. Silver finally clearing just before the end of the spell. , , A period of straggling play in midfied followed the resumption, and then a series of fast back movements by Alhambra ended in Feathers securing and dashing over at the corner. Cnllander’s kick failed. Alhambra 6, Union nil. Long kicking and fast following up by the Alhambra backs .hacl Union in a tight corner, but the ball went into dead ground and Alhambra* chance was lost. A fast dribbling rush started by the Union forwards was well stopped by Harris at the Alhambra twenty-five yard line. Play swung from one end of the field to the other without either side being able to hold the advantage for any length of time until Harrison and Bringans brought a Union rush to fruition the latter diving across in a handy position. Silver converter.. Alhambra C, Union 5. Shortly afterwards Walker intercepted a pass and marie a dash for the Union line, but the advance was stopped by deadly tackling, and play returned to neutral territory. Alhambra returned to the attack ancl Union defended hard in its own twentyfive until compelled to force. A further period of hard scrambling play in the Union twenty-five opened an attack and a great attempt at a potted goal by Silver just failed. A determined Union rush put Alhambra on defence and from a penalty Silver again narrowly missed a field goal. The game ended shortly afterwards in midfield, the final scoresbeing;— Alhambra « points Union 5 points Mr F. Swete was the referee. TAIERI v. DUNEDIN A SWEEPING VICTORY Playing at Tahuna Park, Tamil defeated Dunedin by 22 points to "ml. i he game was a rather uninteresting display with long periods of uneventful play, i his was particularly marked in the latter half of the second spell. The game opened with Taieri on the attack, but poor passing lost certain points. Ihe count) j team, however, showed a marked superiority over their opponents and had control for most of the spell, although Dunedin rallied considerably towards the end. Their opportunities were not made a* 5 , 6 of, the backs playing with bright individual flashes, but with little combination. The second half commenced in a promising manner, but again lack of team work enabled the heavier country team to gain a slight advantage, which they maintained although scores were not so frequent as in the first spell. R. M'Skimming was the outstanding player for Taieri, securing 1(5 points of the score. His r an '° was good all round. Bathgate, at halt, also gave a good display. In ill® forwards M'Leorl, Broadley and Finlayson were most prominent. In Spillane, M'Shane, and Treacy Dunedin possesses three promising players if they could manage to work the backs into combined play. Collett, in (he forwards, led an occasional ground rush, but some of the others were too keen on picking up. The teams were as follows:—Taieri.— Backs —Murdoch, R. Scott, M'Skimming, Murray, Geary. Johnson, Bathgate; forwards—M'Leod, F. Scott, J. Barron, Finlayson, Findlay, Broadley, A. Sinclair, A. Brown. Djmedin.—Backs—Dawkins, Lee, Lowe, M'Shane, Treacy, Spillane, M'Donald; forwards—Marks, Crowley, Todd, Collett, Hogan, Faulks, B. Burgess, C. Burgess. Dunedin kicked off and, from an offside immediately afterwards, M’Skiinniing kicked out. A serum followed the throw in, and Bathgate passed out neatly, but the lino failed to get into motion. The forwards gained ground in tight play, and M'Skimming opened out with a good sprint, transferring the ball through 'Mur-

ray to Findlay, whose pass to Scott went forward. Taieri returned to the attack, M'Skimming getting the ball out in good style, but again forward passing lost the opportunity. A third similar movement followed which was unsuccessful for the same reason. A penalty to Taieri gave M’Skimming a good chance at goal, but his kick fell short, and Lowe put the ball out, Collett broke through the attack and sent M'Shane away on Dunedin’s first movement. Insufficient speed and overmuch interest in the approach of his pursuer lost the chance. Taieri hustled play back to halfway and, when an opening occurred, M'Skimming went through and scored. Taieri 3, Dunedin nil. Taieri again went up from the halfway, R. Scott making a run along the line to be solidly grounded by Tracy. An offside infringement gave M'Skimming a penalty kick, with which he made no mistake. Taieri 0, Dunedin nil. After mixed play about midfield, Bathgate went away in a solo run and scored near tiie corner, racing Dawkins, whr tried to cut him off. Taieri !), Dunedin nil. Almost immediately afterwards Broadley led Taieri back, but M'Donald slipped in and stopped the rush.' The check was only momentary, and Taieri came back for M'Skimming to score and convert his try, Taieri 14, Dunedin nil. Spillane and M'Shane tried to get Dunedin away, but Taieri returned with a nice back movement, which ended in a knock on. Dunedin were rallying now, but, although successful in folding Taieri on the defence for the remainder of the spell; they could not penetrate further. Dunedin opened brightly in the second half, and pushed to the Taieri goal line, just failing to break through. Offside play by Dunedin enabled the defenders to recover the lost ground, and M'Skimming tried a penalty kick, but the ball swerved and a tnaik saved the position for Dunedin. Lowe went away, but had no support, and Taieri returned with a good passing bout. Murray cut in and passed througn Broadley to M'Leod, who was too near the side line to make use of his chance. Dunedin returned to past halfway, Treacy stepping in to prevent a break back) Murray then went away and ran more than half the length of the field, passing to M'Skimming when near the goal. M'Skimming scored, and con-, verted the try. Taieri 19, Dunedin mL This reverse seemed, to dishearten the; opposition, and Taieri again took control of the game, with the result that from a combined back movement Bathgate scored a good try. Taieri 22, Dunedin nil. M'Donald collected the ball from behind the scrum, but was collared before travelling far. Murdoch sent Taieri back with a long punt. There followed a period of uninteresting and uneventful play, which lasted, with occasional attempts at combined rushes, until the final whistle, Collett lead Dunedin away with, a grand rush to the countryside’s territory, but Finlayson returned with tlm Taieri pack behind him, Dawkins stemming the rush by kicking out. A final movement by the Dunedin backs failed, through lack of combined play, the closing scores being: Taieri, 22 points. Dunedin • • Nil. Mr E. Pearce was the referee. SECOND GRADE. Pirates 15, Southern S. Southern 13, West Taieri 5. Kaikorai 8. Port Chalmers 6. THIRD GRADE. Union 0, Brighton 3. Pirates A 5, Dunedin nil. FOURTH GRADE. Port Chalmers 8, Kaikorai. 3. Union 16, M'Glashan 8. Christian Brothers 17, Alhambra 11. . FIFTH GRADE Southern 37, Christian Brothers nil. Green Island 55, Ravcnsbourne nilAlhambra 39, Zingari 5. CHRIST’S COLLEGE v. HIGH SCHOOL The secondary schools' match between Christ’s College and Otago Boys’ Hich School will be played at Carisbrook today, commencing at 3 p.m. These secondary school'matches are looked forward to with considerable interest, as they frequently provide some of the best football seen during the season. The High School team has shown excellent form in the local competition matches, being one ot the lending teams in its grade, and the .Christchurch team has also a good record in the Canterbury competition. The teams are a.s follows: — Otago Boys’ High School. — Full-hack, G. M. Edwards: three-quarters—A. J. Reid. C. M. Forrester, and K. F. Hardy; five-eighths, R. G. Mahon,v (second, captain), U. G. Johnston (first) ;, half-hack. L. I. Scott: forwards —G. D. Sise, O, (!, Smith, N. M. Knox, V, S. Grubb. F. G. Little. A, S. Geary. 1. R. M'Kenzic, and j •J. Chapman. Emergencies: Backs, I. i \j. M'Loiman, A. J Ruff; forwards. J. A. | M‘Dona Id, P. J. MacAvoy. Christ’s College.—Full-back, IU K. Alex- | under: three-quarters—C. A. X. Broad, i T. J. D HoMcrness. and T. A. Hnrpiir: j five-eighths. A. R. W. Ormond fsecond, j captain), W. J. Bvrnc (first); half-back, J, E. Crisp; forwards—H. D. Hay, J D. Wylde-Browne. A. B. Anderson, B. E. Newton. F. M. Oilivier, A. G. Harper, M. G. Somerville, and J. V. Masefield. Emergencies; Backs, R. I. R. Skelley, K. S. Jameson; forwards, H. 11. B. Beale. J. R. S. Orbell.

SOUTHLAND v. HAWKE’S BAY VICTORY FOR HOME TEAM (Peb United Press Association.) ' INVERCARGILL, July 28.. A representative Rugby match between Southland and Hawke’s Bay was played here ' this afternoon, and was won by Southland by 15 points to 11. The weather was showery, and the ground was wet and heavy, but it did not prevent both sides from treating the 5000 spectators to a bright exhibition and one that was probably the best wet-weather game ever seen at Rugby Park. Southland were definitely superior in both departments on the day, and defeated Hawke’s Bay more convincingly than the margin of four points would indicate. In the last 10 minutes Hawke’s Bay were showing better form, however, and it was then that eight of their 11 points were scored. Hawke's Bay started well, winning the scrums. Their passing lacked penetration, however, and was in most cases straight across the field. The Maroons’ tackling was always solid, and the Hawke’s Bay backs were given few chances. After the first 10 minutes the Maroons began to take control, and from then onwards had the game well in hand. Both sides handled the greasy ball excellently under the'-trying conditions, and play, was' opened ..iitUAvhbnevef possible. At half time-Southland were leading by 9 points to nil, and'later increased their lead to 12 points to 3. It was only in the line out work that Hawke’s,Bay could show any superiority, and this was largely through the great work of Steere the Hawke’s Bay captain. ' ')■ In the’final 10 minutes Hawke's Bay showed more"initiative, and Aspfy score 4 two great tries, the second after the bell, when Hawke’s Bay had travelled practically, the full length of the field. Geddes scored two fine tries, for Southland, and tries were also scored by Mitchell, Wilcox, and •: J. Purdue, none being converted. For Hawke’s Bay South and Aspey (2) scored tries, Evans converting one. The final score was:— ■’ Southland .. .; ... •15 points. Hawke’s Bay .. .. 11 points. WANGANUI v. MANAWATU A HIGH-SCORING GAME. (Per United Press Association.) WANGANUI, July 28. Wanganui defeated Manawatu in a representative match here to-day by 29 points to 21. The winners scored five tries, all of which were converted by Chase, a Maori wing three-quarter from Taihapc. The other four points came from a field goal kicked by Folias, the first five-eighth. Dickson scored two tries and Buckley, Chase, and M’Phee one each. The Manawatu score was made up of tries scored by Crawford, Wasley, OJliver, and Eadc. J. Finlay converted three of the tries and kicked a penalty goal. The game was even, and might easily have ended in a draw. BUSH TOURING TEAM DEFEATED BY MARLBOROUGH. (Peg United Press Association.) BLENHEIM. July 28. Opening its tour in perfect weather today, the Bush Districts team was defeated by Marlborough by 24 points to 7. The winners were superior in both departments, the five-eighths. Lane and Robinson, being particularly brilliant. The visitors were outweighted in'the torwards, but put up a good showing in the loose. The match was fast, open, and exciting. Patehett (two). Lane, Mason, Macdonald, Robinson, and O’Sullivan scored tries for Marlborough, Lane converting one and Diack kicking a field goal. For Bush, R. Mills scored a try and A. Mill kicked a field goal. THE ALL BLACKS MAJORITY SUFFER FROM SEASICKNESS. • (Radio from the Maunganui—Special to Press Association.) WELLINGTON, July 28. A head wind and a heavy swell on Friday were succeeded by glassy seas in New Zealand waters. MosCof th e All Blacks, including the manager . (Mr A. J. Geddes) realised their fears of sea-sickness and spent the clay wrapped in rugs in sheltered corners. A few hardy spirits played deck games in the morning sunshine. but later succumbed. Kilby abandoned his plans for a liaka practice owing 10 a lack of performers. In the evening Kilby, Page, and Max Griffiths discussed previous international tours with Porter and Grealorex, debating the efficacy of the various scrum formations and their probable effect on New Zealand's game. A quiet night and the bright dawn saw the whole team comfortable to-day and ready to face breakfast. Assisted by Mataira, new hakas were practised and light physical jerks completed i the morning's programme as a prelude to more serious training. BAY OF PLENTY" v. POVERTY BAY (Per United Press Association.) OPOTIKA, duly 29, The representative game between the Bay of Plenty and Poverty Buy, which was played yesterday, resulted in a win for the former by 11 points (three trice, one converted) to 5 (one converted try).

IN OTHER CENTRES (IVn Umtkd I'ukss association.) WELLINGTON; July 2S. FIRST DIVISION, Hutt 21, University nil, Wellington Old Boys 11. Poneke nil. Marist 13, St. Patrick's Old Boys 3. Pcfotie 13. Wellington 0. Athletic 14, Eastbourne S;. ; SECOND DIVISION., Johnsonville 35, Melrose-Selwyu 3. Poneke 10, Oriental 0. Petone 21, Miv'nmnr 12. ■ Athletic 3. Wellington nil. . Berhamuore 3. Onslow nil. CHRISTCHURCH, July 28. Albiop 17, University 12. Old Boys IS, Sydenham 12. Christchurch 13 Athletic 11. Sunnysicle 10. Linwood ff.

JUNIOR TEAM- SELECTED . The following Otago junior representative team has been selected to play South Tuapcka at Lawrence on Saturday next:— Full-back, L. Cesford (Havensbourne); three-quarters—L.-Lumsdcn (Pirates A), A. Eckhold (Southern A). 35. Plank (Southewi A): live-eighths, C. Davidson (Pirates A), L. Miller (Kaikorai); halfback, S. Casey (Southern A). Forwards: Front row—,T. Dunstan (Pirates A), A. Duncan (Kaikorai), D. Peters (Southern A): middle row, A. Smith (ZingariEiehmond), J. Coupland (Pirates A) back row —R. Miller (University C), L. M'Ewen (Kaikorai), L. Holley (Southern' A). Emergencies: Forwards—J. Lament (Alhambra), McDonald (Pirates -A); backs, W. Hunter (Kavensbourne), J, APLaren (Zingari-Richmond). The team will practise at Carisbrook on Wednesday, at 7.30 p.m.

P. W L. D. F. A. Pts. Southern .. 13 10 3 — 180 43 20 University A Kaikorai .. 13 9 2 2 158 67 20 13 3 4 1 198 84 17 Zingari 13 8 4 1 142 121 17 Alhambra .. 13 7 3 3 119 92 17 Taieri .. 13 7 5 1 126 121 15 Sirates : . 13 6 7 — 82 119 12 Union .. *. 13 2 10 X 72 161 5 Dunedin 13 2 11 — 58 223 4 University B 13 1 11 1 104 208 3