Football.

Putaruru Press, Volume XI, Issue 252, 18 May 1933, Page 8

Football.

PUTARURU UNION. t The Putaruru Union’s senior competition was advanced a further stage on Saturday, when United journeyed to Tokoroa. After a good even game Tokoroa won by 8 points to 3. 1 On Saturday next Waotu and Tokoroa meet on Glenshea Park. Both teams have had victories over United so that the winner on Saturday will take the lead in the competition. TOKOROA 8, UNITED 3. The teams were:— Tokoroa.—C. Oliver, Cadwaller, E. Sloper, D. Lory, D. Ingle, W. Dunlop, Jensen, H. Lory, G. Milne, J. Bayliss, M. Wisnoski, B. Hammond, A. Ireland, D. Gaskin, Saunders. • United.—W. Tuck, Guillard, Mitchell, Rossiter, I. Thompson, Murray, G. Berg, T. Thompson, D. Fraser, Rowe, Tetzner, C. Fraser, R. Allwood, C. Fraser, G. Beale. Mr. H. Louden was referee. United kicked-off with the sun at their backs and carried play to Tokoroa’s 25. After give-and-take forward play United backs got moving from a lineout, but the movement broke down with Rossiter failing to take his pass. Tokoroa broke through with a forward rush only to be sent back to halfway by Tuck. United wofked into Tokoroa’s 25 and from a scrum Murray cut in and passed to I. Thompson, who kicked' across the line, allowing Guillard, following fast, to score wide, out. Tuck’s kick failed.. United 3, Tokoroa 0. Tokoroa forwards, stung by the reverse, carried play to United’s line. A free-kick gave relief. Tokoroa returned to the attack and were rewarded when Saunders dived over for a try from a loose scrum. His kick failed. . United 3, Tokoroa 3. United attacked and a promising rush was spoilt by I. Thompson be- ’ ing caught in possession. The Toko- > roa forwards, led by H. Lory and 1 Hammond, took play to United’s 25. ■ United were penalised, but Wisnos--5 ki’s kick failed. Tokoroa kept up the pressure and from a loose forward 7 rush Saunders picked up and dived 1 over for his second try. A Ireland 7 converted with a good kick. Tokoroa 5 8, United 3. United, hack again, at--1 tempted a passing rush, but it was 3 nipped in the bud. The Tokoroa pack 3 was working in fine style, frequently • gaining ground only to be sent hack by fine defensive work by Tuck and : G. Berg. Half-time arrived with > play in midfield. ’ United opened the second spell 1 briskly with a forward rush led by 3 Ailwood and C. Fraser. W. Dunlop sent them back with a high kick to • touch. Play swept up and down field 3 in forward rushes. From a lineout 1 Mitchell broke away and dashed ■ down the line, but was thrown into > touch in Tokoroa’s 25. United con- ! tinued to attack and Tetzner, following up. a high kick, caught Oliver in possession; however, Ingle cleared > with a kick into touch.. Play became willing in the forwards, the referee 1 warning two players. Oliver was again slow 'in clearing and United ’ attacked on the Tokoroa line, Ingle forcing. From the drop-out the black > and whites carried play downfield and Rossiter saved by kicking into ■ touch-in-goal. Cadwaller initiated a movement by racing around and running his inside backs into position, but D. Lory held on too long and the chance, was spoilt. Guillard, on the United right wing, was responsible 1 for some good work, . and together with I. Thompson took play to Tokoroa’s 25, where time was called with United attacking. Comments. Tokoroa owe their victory to the splendid work of’ their pack. Time and again they carried play from one end to the other. It would be unfair perhaps to single anyone out for par- ■ ticular mention, although H. Lory, ably supported by Hammond and l Ireland, was always in the limelight. I Of the backs, W. Dunlop and Ingle were the best on the day.

The United pack, although beaten in the loose, held their own in the tight. D. Fraser and Tetzner were the pick of the United pack. The scrummaging was lamentable. Nearly every set scrum was screwed or else collapsed, preventing the ball coming away cleanly; consequently play was more confined to the forwards.

The United backs were more enterprising than Tokoroa’s, and if the ball had come away from scrums quicker they would have had more

chances to put their speed to advantage. As it was the wings saw very little of the ball. G. Berg and Murray both played well, but seem a bit young for senior football. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. Although most of its business was taken in committee, the executive of the Putaruru_ Rugby Union had a busy meeting on Tuesday. Considerable discussion took place regarding a letter received from the captain of one of the affiliated senior teams complaining that an official of the union had written to him asking for the return of a cup won by the club; also reminding him that the club’s affiliation fee had not been paid.

It was pointed out that the cup had been returned to another official of the union, and was on view in a shop window in Putaruru when the letter was sent, but unfortunately the official who received, the cup had not notified its return.

It was ultimately decided that the president of the union write to the captain of the club explaining the position.

Discussion took place regarding the match between Waotu and United, played on Saturday, May 6, hut the result of the deliberations was not communicated to the press. PEACE AND FINLAY CUPS. At its executive meeting on Tuesday night the Putaruru Rugby Union decided to issue a challenge for the Peace Cup and to enter one team in the Finlay Cup competition. RESULTS AT MATAMATA. SENIORS. Matamata 16, Wardville 6. Patetere 27, Hinuera 0. JUNIORS. Raungaiti 17, Waharoa 0. Walton 14, Wardville 6. Matamata 3, Hinutera 3. REPRESENTATIVE GAMES. Waikato’s Programme for 1933.

The Waikato Rugby Union’s list of 'representative matches for the season has been fixed as follows by the New Zealand Rugby Union (subject to confirmation by the unions concerned): — June 3.—Versus King Country, at Hamilton. July 29.—Versus Thames Valley, at Thames Valley. August 12.—Versus King Country, at Taumarunui. August 16.—Versus Taranaki, at Taranaki. September 20.—Versus Wanganui, at Hamilton. September 30. Versus Canterbury, at Christchurch. Matches against Auckland are to be arranged.