TRAINING COLLEGE WINS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26228, 12 August 1946, Page 6

TRAINING COLLEGE WINS

UNION’S UNIMPRESSIVE FORM The high wind blowing straight down the University Oval ground, with rain in it at times, militated against attractive football In the' match .between Training College and Union. The College team won well by nine points to four, and it established its advantage in the first half, when Union had the help of the wind. L. W. Deas kicked a goal from a penalty in the first few minutes of play, and then whenpassing broke down near Union s line, he dribbled the ball cleverly through a gap and scored a smart try. The Training College forwards worked together vlgorouso’and they at least held their ;own throughout the match, but their display was particularly meritorious during the first nan. Perhaps the Union scrummagers lacked a little of their customary devil, but they rucked solidly and were no,t easily held. A H. Ingram, at first five-eighths, and R W. Orr, at full-back, were conspicuous for a lot of' good handling andclever football generally during this stage, and the Training College backs always looked the more impressive combination. T. w. Freeman kicked a field goal for .Union just before half-time, and for a P er iodin toe second half it. seemed that Union might save the day. Fumbling by Maroon .defenders on toeir line enaWed toe Training College forward, R. Harrington, to score the only points of the second half, however, and Training College was not seriously threatened for the remainder of a rather ragged match. Mr J. Briggs was toe referee.

LOWER GRADES

Second Grade Ravensbourne 14, Training College. 3, Pirates 9, Zingari nil. Third Grade A Section:..Taieri 24, Green Island 3; University E 3, Kaikorai nil: Training College 13, University H 9: Pirates A 21, Southern 3. B Section: Port Chalmers 5, South Taieri nil; -Training College 9, Kaikorai 6; Pirates C 9, University F 3. Fourth Grade A Section: High School 20, Christan Brothers nil; Pirates 10, Taieri il. B Section: Ravensbourne 9, Union 8. Fifth Grade Technical College 20, Kings’ High 15; Kaikorai 13, High School B 6. SUB-UNION MATCHES The following are the results of the subunion matches played on Saturday:— SOUTH OTAGO Senior Grade Clutha 13, Lawrence nil; Catlins 9, Toko 3; Clinton won by default from Valley. Second Grade Clinton 12. Clutha 9; Star 9, Union 3, Third Grade Crescent 11, S.O,H.S. nil; Valley », Clutha 3. WEST OTAGO Seniors Heriot 19, Tapanui 3: Roxburgh 11, Kelso 5; Waikoikoi 20, Walkaka nil, Miller’s Flat, a bye. Juniors Waikaka 17, Heriot 3: Tapanui 11, Kelso nil: Waikoikoi, a bye. Maniototo Ida Valley 16, Ranfurly 3; Patearoa 6, . Gimmerburn 6; Strath Taieri 15, Naseby nil: Becks, a bye. IN OTHER CENTRES WELLINGTON Final of Senior Competition: University 16, Athletic 3 Jubilee Cup University 16, Athletic 3; Hutt 21, Poneke 20; Petone 25, St. Patrick’s 0.8. 11. * Hardham Cup W.C.0.8.' 15, Johnsonvllle nil; Marist 6, Eastbourne 3: Wellington 26, Oriental 3. Second Division Upper Hutt 20, Wellington 5; Petone 14, Taita 8; Miramar 8, Seatoun 6; Onslow A 57, Marist 3; Hutt 3. Athletic 16; Woburn University Training College 22, Berhampore nil. INVERCARGILL There were no matches in Invercargill. . The Invercargill Club wins the Galbraith Shield.