RUGBY

Southland Times, Issue 20790, 3 June 1929, Page 8

RUGBY

SATURDAY’S GAMES TOP TEAMS REGISTER WINS BLUES’ EASY VICTORY McKAY’S MAGNIFICENT KICKING The • Galbraith shield games were continued at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon in ideal weather and playing conditions. There was a good attendance of the public and some interesting football was provided. Star defeated Southern by 17 points to nil; Pirates I defeated Pirates II by 37 points to 16, and Blues accounted for Waikiwi by 47 points to five, lhe results of these games occasioned no alteration in the positions of teams on the. championship ladder, Blues and Star remaining joint leaders, with Pirates 1 two points behind next. A McKay put up a remarkable goal-kick-ing performance for Blues against Waikiwi. He kicked seven goals on end; kicked eight altogether, and just missed by the narrowest of margins of adding points with two more attempts. GALBRAITH SHIELD POSITION OF TEAMS. The following table shows the position of teams in the senior competition:—

BLUES (47) v. WAIKIWI (5)

Weakened through the absence of seven or eight of their regular players, Waikiwi did not offer much resistance to the solid Blues’ side who put up 4/ points. The result was never in doubt. Blues were too strong both back and forward and although the game was inclined to be one-sided some splendid football was provided by the winners. A feature of the game was McKay's grea goal-kicking. From all positions in the field he succeeded in kicking seven goals in his first seven attempts and after a couple of misses (one rather doubtful), he kicked another, scoring 17 points with his boot. It was a splendid exhibition of goalkicking and was well applauded by the crowd. Kerse was Blues’ best forward. Apart from scoring four tries he played a grand game and took part in almost every scoring movement. Norris again performed well at full-back. His fielding was firatclass while his anticipation of the play and ability to turn defence into attack was glowingly commented upon. The whole back line went well, Lowe in particular playing a prominent part in the win. The teams were:— Blues (blue and black)—Norris; Manson, McKay, Henderson; Porter, Lowe; Frampton; Burnett, Leopold; C. George, Southern, L. George; Matheson, Dennis; Kerse. Waikiwi (red and black)—Mills; Hogan, Mitchell, Stevens; Wilson, C. Watson; I. Smith; Kitson, McKane; McLelland, Moncur, E. Watson; Sheffelbein, Crowe; L. Smith. Blues opened by scoring in the first minute. Frampton passed to Porter who kicked across to the right wing. Waikiwi's winger failed to take the ball and Manson collected in his stride and scored near the corner. McKay goaled with a grand kick. Blues /> Waikiwi Nil Blues were the first to get going with passing, a nice movement going the whole chain and gaining much ground. Kerse was penalized twice for offside play and Mills put Waikiwi on attack with good line-find-ers. Norris sent the invaders back and after Leopold had put in a kick taking Blues into Waikiwi territory, fumbling by the Reels let L. George away. He handed on to Kerse near the line who went over in a good position for McKay to convert. Blues 19 Waikiwi Nil A free kick to Blues saw McKay keep his good average up and goal well. Blues 13 W aikiwi n “ Waikiwi rallied and Kitson led a rush into Blue territory. Norris was hard pressed and passed to Henderson who kicked into I. Smith’s hands, the Reds’ half running strongly and scoring a good try amid cheers. Mills goaled well. Blues . 13 Waikiwi .' 5 Blues were getting plenty of ball and throwing it about freely, but their attempts to pierce the defence were met with resolute collaring. Norris made a great opening and sprinting across to the grandstand wing threw infield to C. George who passed- to Southern, to Kerse, who scored his second try after a splendid movement. McKay kicked his fourth goal in succession. Blues 18 Waikiwi 5 The Reds took a turn at attack and made one or two onslaughts on Blues’ line. Blues were back in the next moment and good forward passing in which C. George and Burnett took part saw Henderson receive to score near the posts after crossing at the corner. McKay again goaled. Blues 23 Waikiwi 5 Mills was ambitious and attempted to goal from a penalty near halfway. It dropped short and shortly afterwards C. Watson had his weekly “pot,” the ball going under the bar from short range. Waikiwi were going well in the tight, but could not go with Blues in the open play. Both packs were playing well and the pace was fast. Blue forwards worked play right to Waikiwi’s line, but offside play ended another chance, Waikiwi clearing. Play was for the most part- in Waikiwi’s 25 and “Tiny” Kerse secured in a loose rush and went over for his third try. McKay kicked his sixth goal. Blues 28 Waikiwi . . 5 By using the line Waikiwi worked their way right to Blues’ line, but they could not sustain the effort and Blues’ forwards pushed them back to halfway. Lowe made a lovely opening for his backs, but McKay did not run straight, and jammed Manson who also was asked to accept a poor pass. Blues maintained the upper hand, but Waikiwi kept them out till half time. Second Spell. Frampton was sending the ball out in great style and Lowe was taking perfectly to get the Blue backs going well. Inside five minutes Blues went over again as the result of crisp passing. McKay received in a passing rush and cut in between the opposing centre and wing to make a good opening for Henderson. In a 20 yards run Henderson outpaced the opposition and scorer! his second try. McKay goaled for the seventh time. Blues 33 Waikiwi 5

Henderson went over again a minute later, but this time McKay failed, his kick going under the bar. Blues " 36 Waikiwi 5 Blues continued to make all of the play, Waikiwi getting into Blue territory only on rare occasions. C. Watson made a nice run before passing to Hogan, who was bagged before he got far. Mills attempted to goal from a penalty but missed and Blues forced. Lowe enabled Kerse to break away upfield. He got clear, but his pass was not accepted. The ball was taken to the Reds’ line where Henderson received from a short clearing- punt and all he had to do was to field and drop over. He knocked on and from the scrum Frampton worked the open side, the pace of the Blue backs giving Manson another, try. McKay kicked a poster. Blues 39 Waikiwi . . . 5 Henderson put in a great side-line dash and then the play swung to the other wing where Norris sent Manson away.He passed infield and Kerse, supporting, scored his fourth try. McKay appeared to land a good goal, but the linesmen did not signal. From the stand the ball went at least a foot inside the uprights. Blues 42 Waikiwi . . 5 Blues next scored from their own 25. Porter secured and .passed to Norris who cut through a gap in a flash and passing halfway he handed on to Dennis, who showed’ a great burst of speed to score under the posts. McKay converted. Blues . 47 Waikiwi 5 Mr E. Budd refereed. STAR (17) v. SOUTHERN (0) This game was playeel as the curtainraiser'to the Waikiwi-Blues game, but did not produce much in the way of outstanding football. Star were too good in the backs, but were little, if at all, superior in the forwards. B. McEwan was absent from the Southern ranks and there is no gainsaying that he was missed. Burtenshaw made a good substitute, however, and put in some sterling work. Bell played splendidly at first five for Star and had a big hand in the victory. The teams were: — Star (Navy and White).—Oughton; Adams, Murray, Stubbs; Bell, Riddell; Holden; Agnew, Donnelly; O'Toole, Shaw, Sinclair; Cockroft, Lilley; Mahoney. Southern (Light Blue). — Martin; Thomas, Hughes, Mcffin; Lock, Brown; Burns; Bulman, Mannix; Mattingly, Jack, Leith; McEwan, McCallum; Burtenshaw. Star kicked off into the sun and Holden immediately put his side on the offensive . by a short punt which found touch inside Southern’s 25. The ball was cleared to Murray, who marked, and made a splendid attempt to goal the ball just going outside the upright. From a scrum after the dropout Holden secured and sent his backs away, Bell, Murray and Adams combining in a movement which took Adams over at the corner, but the referee ordered.a scrum. Star kept up the attack and made several attempts to get through, but Southern’s defence stood. After a long period of play in Southern’s 25 Brown cut-in and put Southern on the offensive, Burtenshaw carrying on by dribbling past Oughton and kicking over the line. In a race for the line Stubbs got there first to force down. Southern held their own for a while, but Stubbs and Riddell were responsible for working play back to Southern’s 25 and after several attempts to open up play by passing, a nice bout ended with Adams scoring in a good position. Bell bad cut-in and cut out a man to give to Riddell who handed on to Adams. Lilley missed a fairly easy chance to goal. Star 3 Souther.. Nil. The play was very ragged and uninteresting. Southern forwards were working hard and holding their own. Holden was caught in jiossession and Burtenshaw and Lock dribbled through and with no defenders to pass looked to have a rosy chance of scoring. They ove'r-ran the ball and Star forwards rallied round and cleared. 1). Agnew and Shaw next made breaks for Star and Southern had a busy time defending. They were penalized and Lilley had a shot, but missed from 40 yards out. Good work by Murray gave Star a chance to increase their total, but Burtenshaw was once again equal to the occasion and stemmed the rush. Holden fielded a kick right on the touch-line and got in his kick, but brought shouts from the “grandstand” line umpires (mostly Pirates players and supporters) who voiced their disapproval because the linesman, H. R. Willcox, did not rule “touch.” It was poor sportsmanship on the part of those yelling. A moment later Star backs and forwards went away in a good rush which ended in Riddell scoring alter dummying his way through the defence. Holden's kick missed. Slar 6 Southern Nil. Almost immediately Holden secured on the far wing and made a big run down the side-line before passing to Stubbs. The winger dashed away unopposed, but Hughes got across smartly and saved a certain try with a good tackle. Stubbs got his transfer away, however, but Shaw failed to accept it when he had a clear run in. Meffin secured and cleared. Just before half-time Lilley hail another attempt to goal from a penalty and Holden missed with a good open chance to drop a field goal. Half time was called with the scores unaltered. Second Spell. Bell put Star on attack with a good kick and Holden made a splendid opening for Stubbs who ran strongly and- when collared by Martin sent in again to Holden who scored a good try after a nicely-worked movement. Holden failed to goal. Star 9 Southern 0 Star were now getting plenty of ball, but it was hanging in the back row and Holden was hampered in getting the ball away. Sinclair was showing up in the line-outs and making frequent breaks to be supported by Agnew and Shaw. Riddell made a good cut-in before kicking to a gap. Hughes took a great mark and saved danger. Two attempts at Star passing broke down and then Murray secured and made a good break before centring. With the opposition cut off Agnew and Mahoney dribbled to near the line where Mahoney picked up on his knees and threw a poor pass to the waiting Agnew. Hughes cleared to the delight of the crowd. Star missed a glorious chance here. An exchange of kicks favoured Southern. Martin finding touch from well over half way to near Star’s line. Southern held sway for a term and were awarded a free kick. Mattingly’s kick struck the upright, Agnew clearing, but Mattingly again secured and potted -unsuccessfully. Star forced. Star came away in loose rushes and Mahoney and Bell broke from a ruck and the ball -went over Southern’s line Bell scoring. Holden again failed to convert from a handy position. Star • • • • • ■ 12 Southern . •• •• •• •• 0 Good work bv Holden and Bell gave Star their fifth try a minute or two later. From a scrum in Southern’s twenty-five Holden whipped the ball-out to Bell who cut in beautifully and racing to the full-back with the whole back-line in support changed direction and handed inside to Donnelly who went over for a try near the posts. Stubbs converted. Star .. .. 17 ' Southern 0

Meffin charged down a kick by Stubbs and Southern had, chance. Brown and another were in support, but Stubbs redeemed his mistake by clearing to touch. Mattingly was given another chance to goal from a free. He missed badly and Thomas secured in the open and just failed to pot a goal. Star made all the play at the finish. Final score: Star . 17 Southern 0 Mr D. Leckie refereed. PIRATES I (37) v. PIRATES IL (16) What with ambitious Pirates in Wellington and crippled Pirates at home, the Blacks experienced considerable difficulty in placing thirty men in the field for the quasi-match Pirates I v. Pirates 11. By defaulting in the second grade and drawing on some of these juniors and by persuading a few old hands to turn out the club was able to fill fifteen yellow jerseys and fifteen black jerseys and for eighty minutes these players of all sorts and conditions enjoyed themselves at the expense of the public. Pirates I made sure they would gain two more flag points by choosing the stronger players. They ran out winners by 37 points to 16. In the first two minutes of play King got across for the Blacks, but Pay equalizer! shortly afterwards by kicking a penalty goal from under the posts. A try by Carter converted by R. McKay, a left foot pot that soared over Murray’s boot, a try by Craig converted by Murray, and an unconverted try by Tinnock gave the Blacks a lead of 20—3 at the interval. Soon after the second spell began Craig scored again for Pirates I and McKay goaled. Then came a runaway try by Falconer who was vainly pursued by several Yellows. Pay came to light again for Pirates II with a jinky try and the score stood at 28—6. Thomson then ran right through the Blacks and goaled, but Thomas avenged this by scoring under the posts. Carter had no trouble missing the kick. Jack Archer wiped off some of the Yellows’ deficit by scoring under the posts for Wilson to convert. This spurred the Blacks on and Cockburn crossed at. the corner. Just on time Earl crossed, making the final score:— Pirates I 37 Pirates II ..... 16 Mr W. Pay was referee. The teams were: — Pirates I (Black): Murray; Cockburn, Lishman, Craig; Falconer, Thomas; Mclntosh; Tinnock, Carter; J. Archer; Earl, R. McKay; Metcalfe, King; Peterson. Pirates II (Yellow): L. Thomas; Thomson, Bourke, Rein; Pay, Boyd; N. Pryd’c; Stott., T. McKay; Jack Archer, T. Pryde, Wilson; Fleming, Roe; Ladbrook. SECOND GRADE RIMU (12) v. STAR (6). Playing at Biggar street Rimu defeated Star after a poor and ragged game by 12 points to six. Three tries and a penalty comprised Rimu’s score, while Star's points were compiled by two tries. In the first spell the Rimu forwards were playing all over Star, but the backs, through faulty handling, did not combine with the forwards and a number of tries went begging. In the second spell Star opened up play and threw the ball about in better .style. On the day’s play Star were the unfortunate team. Greaser, Agnew, Lee and Ronald each played a splendid game for Star, and for Rimu, Henderson, O’Connor and Maitland were outstanding. Mr W. Stott controlled the game. MARIST (9) v. BLUFF (0). A very interesting game was played at Bluff on Saturday between teams representing the Marist and Bluff Clubs, resulting in a win for Marist by nine points to nil. The game was watched by a large crowd, a certain section of which indulged freely in offensive remarks aimed at a perfectly impartial referee. Marist proved a better team all round, the Bluff side carrying several passengers. There was not a slack moment all through the game, which was by no means one-sided. Silvester, Gilson and G. Woods were the mainstay of the Bluff side, and T. Kelly, Walsh and P. Maher were the most aggressive of the visiting team. Kelly and Maher scored in the first half for Marist and Maher secured another try in the second spell. None of the tries were converted. Marist's win makes the second grade competition more interesting from the fact that these two teams now have the same number of points, Bluff having played one more game. Mr G. Withers, junr., refereed. OLD BOYS v. WAIKIWI. Old Boys won by default. INVERCARGILL v. PIRATES. Invercargill won by default. THIRD GRADE INVERCARGILL (27) v. OLD BOYS (3). Invercargill were successful in defeating Old Boys by 27 points to three in a game on the Eastern Reserve. Purdue, Lee (2), Brandford and Scandrett each scored tries for Blues and Lee with two penalty goals and three conversions, brought his team's score to 27 points. Mr E. Fogarty was referee. BORSTAL (17) v. BLUFF (3). Bluff journeyed to Invercargill and in a game with Borstal at Biggar street, were defeated by 17 ]»oints to three after a very interesting match in which the Borstal team was superior. As has been the case with other teams the pace and combination of the boys from lhe institution proved too much for their opponents. Bluff’s only try was scored by R. Kirk. Mr D. Dyer refereed. SOUTHERN (12) v. PIRATES (8). Southern, playing on their own grounds succeeded in defeating Pirates by 12 points to eight after a fast open game in which both teams were fairly evenly matched. For the winners Cavanagh and Martlew each scored a try and Sutherland kicked two penalty goals. Smith was Pirates’ pointsgetter. Mr A. Angus controlled the game. HIGH (88) v. MARIST (0). Marist were totally outclassed in their match with High School at the Herbert street grounds and a cricket score resulted. The Green defence was weak with the result that School got over the line time and time again and the final whistle sounded with the score 88 to nil in High School’s favour. Mr D. Donaldson refereed. FOURTH GRADE Waikiwi (50) v. Old Boys (0). Technical (12) v. Marist (8). High School (28) v. Southern (0). Invercargill (9) v. Star (8). FIFTH GRADE High A (19) v. Technical (3).

NEW ZEALAND WINS UNIVERSITIES’ TEST MATCH. BRIGHT BUT FORMLESS GAME. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, June 1. In splendid weather with only a light easterly wind, the first test match between Australian Universities and New Zealand Universities Rugby teams was played today. New Zealand won by 15 points to three but the margin should have been greater as many good scoring chances were not accepted, the backs being specially at fault in this respect. However, the visitors did better than their earlier form would have suggested. A crowd of 6,000 thoroughly enjoyed the bright but formless game. The visitors weakness as in the match against Canterbury College on Wednesday was in their inside backs who lacked penetrating power. Australia won the toss and played with bright sun behind them. New Zealand scored a try in the first 10 minutes and from a forward attack, Houghton secured and passed to McClymont who ran Loveridge into a good scoring position before passing and the winger went over at the corner. The kick at goal failed. New Zealand 3 ' Australia 0 It was twenty minutes before another score came. An Australian forward opened up the game by a long pass from lineout to his backs, but after the two Kennedy’s and Barker had handled, the movement broke down. A moment later, D. K. Kennedy beat several men in a tricky run and passed to A. Kennedy who capped a clever piece of work with a good try. Morey missed the kick. New Zealand 3 Australia .. .. 3 It was not long before New Zealand was in the lead again, a dashing loose rush by the forwards disorganized the Australian defence and Douglass dashed over for a good try. Ixtveridge failed with the kick. New Zealand fi Australia 3 This was the half time score. The backs, then the forwards and then the backs again carried out the fierce New Zealand attack. From the scramble, the ball went from McKenzie to Houghton, McClymont, Mackay and the last named speedy winger showed a clean pair of heels. Loveridge again failed with the kick. New Zealand 9 Australia 3 Australia fought hard for fifteen minutes, biit never looked like scoring except from one or two penalties awarded. These, however, were fruitless. The cleverest try of the day was scored when Leys secured and pretended to run across the field and sent a reverse pass to McKenzie who ran Ix>veridge into a good position. The winger swerved past his man and scored in the corner. He failed to convert. New Zealand 12 Australia 3 Australia nearly scored again when A. K. Kennedy was tackled when racing for the line. Bush brought him down brilliantly with barely a yard to spare. New Zealand backs were now passing much better and a series of attacks in rapid succession penetrated the defence, McKenzie going over for a try, which was again unconverted and the game ended: New Zealand .. .15 Australia 3 IN OTHER CENTRES DUNEDIN. Kaikorai 19 beat Alhambra 0. University A 21 beat Southern 0. University B 19 beat Zingari 8. Pirates 37 beat Union 5. Taieri 11 beat Dunedin 3. CHRISTCHURCH. Linwood 16 beat Christchurch 0. Technical 8 beat Sydenham 5. High School Old Boys 26 beat West Christchurch Old Boys 0. WELLINGTON. Poneke 29 beat Marist 18. Wellington 6 beat Old Boys 3. Varsity 5 drew with Oriental 5. Petone 27 beat Berhampore 6. Athletic 16 beat Eastbourne 8. SOUTH TARANAKI. Hawera 3 beat Patea nil. Okaiawa 20 beat Athletic 6. Opunake 30 beat Waimate 10. Eltham 6 beat Kaponga 3. AUCKLAND. Ponsonby 17 beat Marist 3. City 11 beat Training College 8. University 19 beat Technical Old Boys 12. Grammar School Old Boys 37 beat Grafton 15. Manukau 8 beat College Rifles 4. N.S.W. BEAT QUEENSLAND. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Brisbane, June 1. At Rugby, New South Wales again de_feated Queensland in a return game by 35 points to 17. —Australian Press Association. WESTERN DISTRICT REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION. ■ (From Our Correspondent.) On Friday evening the referees and captains of the various teams in the Western District gathered in Stearne's tea-rooms, Otautau, Nightcaps, Ohai and Orawia clubs being represented. Messrs Sutton, Kelly, Anderson, Dwyer and Daubney.wcre present from Invercargill to give instruction in the rules of the game. Mr A. H. Lindsay, who presided, thanked the visitors for being present that evening. In place of lectures they would like it to be an informal discussion, and if any questions were asked they would endeavour to give a correct interpretation of the rules. The speakers impressed on players the necessity of being conversant with the rules. Town referees had a distinct advantage over those in the country, and could come to a more unanimous decision, ©tying to the fact that referees’ meetings were held. They hoped to be of assistance that evening. They had obtained a ruling from the Southland Rugby Union that referees should put the ball in the scrum. Infringements in goal, the off-side rule, and various other matters were discussed, the visitors giving' a very lucid explanation of the rules affecting some of the vital points of the game. In reply to a question whether a referee had power to make a five yards limit where there was sufficient room, it was stated that the two opposing captains should select the dead ball line, and if decided otherwise they were entitled to appeal on a point of law and get a decision on the matter. The discussion proved very profitable from every point of view, and at the conclusion the chairman stated he would like to thank the visitors, on behalf of the association, for giving them such good instruction. They had learnt something of the rules of Rugby, and he suggested they should come out once a year, which would be greatly to the advantage of referees and players in the Western District. Mr Kelly, on behalf of the visitors, said he appreciated the remarks made. His confreres and himself were associated with quite a number of things in Invercargill, but were always willing to come out when they could spare the time. The speaker thanked those present for the attentive hearing accorded them, and extended a hearty invitation to all country referees to attend the meetings in Invercargill. If players were an any doubt about any decision they welcomed •inquiries.

P. W. I Pts. . F. Pts. Ch. A. Pts. Blues 7 6 1 141 47 12 Star 7 0 1 124 43 12 Pirates I .. .. 7 169 81 10 Waikiwi .. .. 7 2 5 G4 154 4 Southern 7 1 G 54 150 / Pirates II .. 7 1 6 52 121 2