FOOTBALL.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 12091, 28 June 1920, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

NORTH DEFEATS SOUTH, Per Press “Association. WELLINGTON, 26th June. The annual Rugby fixture between teams representative of the North Island and South Island was played at Wellington to-day in the presence of about 7000 spectators. Rain fell at intervals during the game, and the heavy rain of the week had spoiled the ground considerably, and it was veryheavy indeed. Notwithstanding this fact, the game was a good exhibition of the Rugby code, and was full of interest from beginning to end. The victory went to North Island by 12 points to 3, but the score did not indicate that there was this margin of difference between the opposing teams, and if anything the Island gave a better display than the® Northerners. The Southerners seemed to play w r ith more combination, and they handled the ball a little more cleanly than the opposing team. Both sides were fab ly evenly matched, and the tussle between two forward divisions was splendid. The game was mostly of a forward character, and thus the “crack” backs of both sides were not seen to the best advantage, especially was this the case with respect to J. Steele, the well-known West Coast player, who established his reputation in the inter-island match last year, when he scored two brilliant tries. To-day the ball seldom came his way, consequently the spectators were disappointed in not seeing him in action to the fullest extent. On the other hand, P. W. Storey (South Canterbury), who came to light with the N.Z.E.F. Rugby team, was in excellent form, and was xn-o-min ent throughout the game. He was in everything that was going, and gave a fine individua 7 display. D, McK. Sandmann, the Southern half, did well and had little difficulty in countering the efforts of C. Brown, the North Island half-back. Of the Southern forwards E. W. Hassell and H. Harty were the most conspicuous, and they did some excellent work. The best forward on the ground was undoubtedly Donald, of Wairarapa, the North Island winger, who played a great game. He created some splendid openings and was ever in the thick of the fray. When he retired hurt, toward the closing stages of the match, he was warmly applauded. J. T. Tilyard and C. B. Badeley, the Northern five-eighths, both acquitted themselves excellently, Tilyard’s work being brilliant at times, especially on the defensive. N. A. Barker, B. Algar and V. W. Wilson, the North Island three-quarters, all played soundly. Barker, by reason of his speed, especially justifying his inclusion in the team. Wilson played a valiant game and was unfortunate in not being able to carry some of his work to a definite issue. J. G. O’Brien, the great Auckland full-back, was as safe as one could wish, and could be relied on whenever there was trouble. The teams were:—

North Island (Black). —Full-back, J. G. O’Brien (Auckland); threequarters, N. A. Barker (Wellington), B. Algar (Wellington), and V. W. Wilson (Auckland): five-eighths, J. T. Tilyard (Wellington) and C. B. Badeley (Auckland): half-back, C. Brown (Taranaki); wing-forward, Donald (Wairarapa); forwards, S. M. Cain (Taranaki), A. Carroll (Manawatu), J. E. Moffitt (Wellington), A. H. West (Taranaki), H. Jacob (Horowhenua), E. A. Beilis (Wanganui), and C. Fletcher (Auckland). South Island (White). —Full-back, C. E. Evans (Canterbury); ' thfeequarters, P. W. Storey (South Canterbury), J. E. Everett (Nelson) and J. Steele (West Coast); five-eighths, W. R. Fea (Otago) and A. Thompson (Canterbury); half-back, D. McK. Sandmann (Canterbury): wing forward. P. Davidson (Otago); forwards, W. Duncan (Otago), E. W. Hassell (Canterbury), C. Hall (West Coast), F. McLean (Buller), D. T. Baird (Southland), H. Harty (Otago), and L. O’Leary (South Canterbury).

WELLINGTON 34, WAIRARAPA 3

MASTER TON, June 26th

There was a very large attendance at the Wellington v. Wairarapa match, which was played on the Masterton Park oval on Saturday afternoon. The ground was very heavy, after the recent rains, but nevertheless a good exhibition of the game was witnessed. Wellington proved superior in every respect and defeated their opponents by 24 points to S. Ryan, Aitken and Shearer secured the points for Wellington, whilst Carson scored for Wairarapa. Mr McKenzie gave every satisfaction as referee. LEAGUE FOOTBALL. BRISBANE, Last night. The first League football test match was played before a record crowd of 30.000. The weather was dull and warm. The British attacked at the outset, and almost got over, but Baron was forced out. Border (Australia) broke away twice without result. England was awarded a free-kick, and Gronow from near the centre obtained a goal. England continued to have the best of the play, though the Australian defence war too strong. Gronow again got a goal from a penalty. Australia was forced then to play to the other end of the field, and made several determined attacks, in which. Broadfoot, Vest and Border were prominent. Burge (Australia) twice failed at goal from free-kicks. The game veloped a rough and scrappy character, both teams playing offside. The refereie warned Bilton (England) and Pearce (Australia) for indulging in flrsticuffs. During the rest of the first half, the Australians were in charge, Frazer picking up in the loose, scored a goal which was not converted. At half time the scores were: England 4. Australia 3. On resumption, play went up and down field. Broadfoot made a brilliant dash on the wing, but Thomas and Rogers tackled and bustled him into touch near the corner. The Australians were penalised for illegal tackling, but Gronow failed with his kick at goal. Play became rough and the excitement reached a high pitch. Broadfoot (Australia) and Thomas (England) participated in a rush for the ball over the line, and England saved. Broadfoot collided with a post, but resumed play. The linesman reported England for punching in the scrum, and Australia was awarded a free-kick, but Frazer failed in his attempt at goal. After scrappy play, Border kicked up to the left wing near the line, and Burge made a flying leap and dived over. Border converted, Australia being thus four ahead. There was terrific excitement when Border again broke away and almost scored. Australia was penalised near the centre, but Gronow’s kick failed. The final scores were: Australia S, England 4. •a SENIOR REPS. WANGANUI v RANGITIKEITAIHAPE. Fine weather favoured these teams for their match at Wanganui on Saturday. The teams were RANGITIKEI-TAIHAPE. (Black). Full hack; MoAuliffe (Taihape) f

Thjvseqoarfcsrs: I Pratt (Marton), Payne (Marten), R j Collier (Taihape) Five-eighths: ! Stewart (Marten), Cowie (Taihape) i Half 7 i Rose (Taiirape) Wing forward : 801 l (Honterville) Forwards: McAllnm (Hnnterville) and J Sinclair (Taihape) hookers; H Collier (Marton) lock; Cameron (Rata), Bafcley (Taihape), Hay (Taihape), Murphy (Taihape). WANGANUI (Bine and Black) Foil hack: T Qairke Threeqnarters r Maxwell, (Phillipson, McLean Five-eighths: F Collier, J Lockett. Half: Strachan Wing Forward: Boswell Forwards. s Dillon, Stewart, Ross, A Lockett, Alabaster, H McDonald and Daniei«av.-.. son ’■ Wanganui kicked off, the kick being returned by Oowie. Strachan after some loose play started his hacks going to Lockett, to Collier, to Maxwell to Phillipson, who was well tackled. The blacks played close hut were penalised, enabling Alabaster to kick a good goal Wangatmi .... 8 Rangitikei .... 0

H Collier and Bull led the blacks into Wanganui’s territory. Fast play followed and Pratt did some good work. From a passing rush Phillipson secured and made a dash for the line, but was well collared by McAuliffe. From hard forward play which followed the blacks were again penalised for offside play, enabling Stewart to kick another goal, Wanganni ... s 6 Kangitikei 0 Oc resuming Lockett sent the ball to F Collier, who dropped the pass but recovered and forced his way to the black fail back, but his pass went forward. From the scrum Wanganni hooked, and Strachan sent the ball away, but Cowie saved. Phillipson made another big bid for the line, bnt McAuliffe gain stopped him. At this stage Pratt had to retire owing to injuries received to his hand a few • weeks previous. Bennett came on as full back and McAuliffe moved into the threequarter line. From play on Rangitikei’s line, Strachan passed to Phillipson on the blind side wbo scored. Alabaster failed to convert Wanganui .... 9 Rangitikei .... 0 Up and down play followed. Wanganni started a passing rush and here L Bull showed up and stopped three Wanagnui backs in succession. Rangitikei pushed their opponents off the line. Dillon secured and made a dash for the lino, being well collared by Bennett bat he managed to fall over the lino ami scored. The kick failed. Wanganui 12 Rangitikei .. 0 Bull led the black forwards into Wanganui’s half, but good passing by Lockett and Boswell brought play back, the first spell ending without further score. Wanganni attacked strongly in the opening of the second spell, and Rangitkiei backs put up a good defence. A passing rush by the black backs was spoilt by a knock on. A little later Payne secured and scored. Cowie converted Wanganni' : .... 12 Kangitikei .... 5 On resuming Wanganni forced the play, the Rangitikei full back doing good work in saving bis team on several occasions. In a rush brought play to Wanganui’s 25’s H W Collier and Cameron were prominent. Rose secured and passed to Stewart, to Payne, who tried to force his way through, but was stopped. Collier did some smart work in taking up the running, and passed smartly to Cowie, who scored, but failel to convert „ . Wanganui 'v 12 Rangitikei 8 Immediately after Wanganu rushed play into the visitor’s terrii tory ending in Boswell scoring. • Lockett failed with the kick. Wanganni .... 15 Rangitikei 8 On resuming Cowie put in a great dash for the line, bnt Payne missed the pass, which would have given him a charice of scoring. Lockett saved with a good mark, the game ending Wanganui .... 15 Rangitikei .... 8

JUNIOR REPS. RANGITIKEI v HOROWHENUA. These teams met at Levin 'on Saturday and played in a continual downpour of rain. Horowhenua kicked off and for the first ten minutes play was even. From a five yards scrum the Horowhenua half back picked up the ball smartly and crossed the line. The kick failed. Horowhenua 3 Rangitikei 0 Rangitikei pressed hard on resuming and were doing well, when Howard had the misfortune to knock on when a try was assured. A lot of line play followed in which Gifford was the most prominent, and the first spell ended with no further score. . SZZW.O The second spell opened with even play till Horowhenua broke away and Porter looked like scoring but was well tackled by P Potaka. Play now went to midfield for a while, each side playing good football. The hall went through the Rangitikei backs from Gifford, to McKelvie, to Doreen, to Potaka, who made a brilliant run but was tackled by the Horowhenua half, back, resulting in the home team saving a sure try. This rallied Rangitikei, and the ball went over the line, but offside play coat another try. Horowhenua forwards then broke away scored another try which was converted. Horowhenua 8 Rangitikei .... 0 Some fast forward play followed which ended in Horowhenua scoring another try. The kick was successf al and the game ended Horowhenua 13 Rangitikei .... 0 Thus robbing off the defeat of last year. Gifford, Ellis and P Potaka were the pick of the Rangitikei team, and Porter, centre threeqnarter for Horowhenua, ■ was the star of his team. Mr T Parata refereed.