RUGBY FOOTBALL

Southland Times, Issue 22108, 31 August 1933, Page 11

RUGBY FOOTBALL

JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE GAME. ( TOWN BEAT EASTERN. The Invercargill junior representative Rugby team journeyed to Wyndham yesterday, where they defeated a representative fifteen from the Eastern District by 16 points to 6. The game was played on the Wyndham recreation ground, and was not as one-sided as the scores might suggest. Conditions for play were excellent, and the ground was in splendid order, but the game was not as productive of bright football as many anticipated. Both teams favoured the fast, open game, and Eastern proved no mean opponents for the Town fifteen. There were too many mistakes made on both sides. The Town forwards could not cope with their opponents in securing possession of the ball. The Town rearguard did not function well as a combined attacking unit and on the day were disappointing. Polson and Wesney were easily the outstanding backs on the ground. It would be invidious to make comparisons in the forward division, the Eastern pack being vastly superior to that of Town. The rulings of the .referee militated against bright, open football. Twenty-one penalties were awarded against Town and two against Eastern. The Town side’s success was mainly due to the fact that half theii total points were secured by means of field goals, Polson and Lee each being successful in piloting the ball between the uprights. The teams were:— TOWN (maroon and white). Full-back.—Henry. Three-quarters.—Lee, Hallamore, Baird. Five-eighths.—Wesney (captain), Polson. Half-back.—Belsham. Front row.—Luke, Sutton, Adamson. Middle row.—Knight, Graham, Copp, Hazlett. Back row.—Ayto. EASTERN (dark blue). Full back.—C. Johnson. Three-quarters.—H. Mawdsley, J. Johnson, D. McCaughan. Five-eighths.—J. Leitch, L. Heydon. Half-back.—G. McLennan (captain). Front row.—R. Baldwin, G. Renshaw, S. Cuttriss. Middle row.—G. Herron, R. McKittrick, B. Herron, G. Scrimgour. Back. row.—W. Keating. Town won the toss and Eastern kicked off with the sun in their faces, and immediately took play to town territory, but from a scrum Polson relieved with a good break. A free kick to Eastern savz play back in the Town area, but from a scrum Town heeled and- Belsham set his backs in motion, Town gaining Eastern’s twenty-five with a good rush which was stopped when Hallamore was well tackled by Johnson. The Eastern forwards carried play back past half-way with several loose rushes. Town looked dangerous when their backs swung into action, but Lee failed to gather his pass and the ball went out in Eastern’s twenty-five. The Town forwards were being repeatedly penalized for scrum infringements, and Eastern found touch at halfway. From a scrum in the Town twenty-five Eastern were awarded a free kick, but G. Herron was unable to take advantage of the opportunity. A good break by Lee and Polson enabled Town to again invade Eastern territory, the ball going out at the corner flag. From the line-out a high kick by Town compelled Eastern to force. Even play followed with little advantage to either side until the Eastern forwards worked their way to Town territory and were awarded a free kick, which G. Herron turned to advantage. Eastern 3, Town 0. From the resumption of play Eastern rushed play to the Town line, the ball going out at the cornel' flag. The Town forwai'ds secured from the line-out and Polson cut through to transfer play to halfway. The Town backs were now showing up much better and were throwing the ball about with abandon, Henry lining at Eastern’s comer flag with a good kick. Eastern were getting all the ball from the set scrums and McLennan cleared to halfway with a good break on the short side. A good break by the Town forwards saw Hazlett snap up the ball and beat several defenders in the race to the line to score in a handy position. Wesney goaled with a good kick. Town 5, Eastern 3.

Eastern returned to the attack from the kick off, but Polson returned play to neutral territory with a good kick, only to find the country forwards invade the opposition twenty-five with a loose rush, which was cleared by Belsham, who made a good run on the short side before sending Polson away. The latter was caught in possession, and Eastern assumed the offensive from the ensuing scrum, the Town forwards working back to mid-field with a good dribbling rush, A scrum just outside the Town twenty-five gave G. Herron another chance from a free kick, but he was not equal to the occasion. At this stage Eastern were attacking persistently. After some loose play in Town territory the ball went back to Maudsley who found an opening in the Town defence to cross for a good try. G. Herron failed with the kick. Eastern 6, Town 5. Town now took a turn on attack, but a high pass by Wesney went astray and Eastern returned play to Town’s territory, Wesney getting back to effect a magnificent save when tilings looked dangerous for the Maroon and Whites. Half-time sounded with play in midfield.

Wesney set the ball in motion for Town after the interval, but the following up was not good and Eastern cleared to halfway. The Town forwards worked back to Eastern’s twenty-five, but offside play gave the country fifteen relief, G. Herron lining at Town’s twentyfive flag. The ensuing line-out was followed by a scrum and Belsham gained ground with a good touch-finder. Town’s persistence on attack was soon to be rewarded, Baird going over for a try wide out after a neat passing bout by the Town backs. Wesney failed to convert. Town 8, Eastern 6. McLennan put Eastern on the attack with a stab kick, but Henry cleared to his twenty-five when danger threatened the Town line. From the scrum Town heeled and Belsham set his backs in motion smartly, but Lee would not accept his pass and the ball went out at Eastern’s corner flag. Town were having the better of the game at this stage and were seeing a little more of the ball, although Eastern were still shading the Town hookers. After a good run by Baird the winger threw out a shocking pass to Hallamore when the latter had a clear field in front of him. The Eastern forwards cleared a dangerous movement by rucking back to mid-field. Polson placed Town in an attacking position with a good solo burst and followed up this almost immediately with magnificent field goal. Town 12, Eastern 6. Town were now definitely on top and Baird placed the visitors on attack with a good run down the centre of the field but offside play nullified the effort, Eastern returning play to neutral territory. Henry failed to field a high ball accurately and McCaughan carried play to the Town goal-mouth, where Eastern were awarded a free-kick, but G. Herron missed a “sitter.” Play ranged about mid-field for a time until from a line-out the Town forwards carried play to Eastern’s comer. The ball travelled along the Town backs to Lee who kicked a field goal from straight in front to make the scores: Town IG, Eastern 6. Some neat in and out passing between

Lee and Hallamore from a movement started by Wesney took play back to Eastern territory, a high kick by J. Johnson bringing relief to Eastern. The ball went out deep in Town territory and Henry forced from tho resulting throw in. Almost immediately C. Johnson was unsuccessful with an attempt at a field goal and from some loose play on the Town twenty-five the visitors were awarded their first freekick and cleared to neutral territory. From the scrum the Town forwards carried play to Eastern’s twenty-five, the game being held up momentarily owing to injuries. Full-time sounded immediately with the scores: Town 16, Eastern 6. Mr J. Baldwin was referee. EXCITING MATCH. WAIRARAPA BEAT OTAGO. (Per United Press Association.) Masterton, August 30. In a fast and exciting game of fluctuating fortunes the Wairarapa Rugby representatives defeated the touring Otago team to-day by 19 points to 17. The standard of play was fairly high throughout, but it was the element of suspense and uncertainty as to the final outcome that gripped the cheering crowd in the final stages. The complexion of the game changed with remarkable suddenenss, providing many bright and thrilling incidents. The two teams were evenly matched but the visitors impressed as a more polished combination though to a certain extent they lacked the resource and more especially the defence that characterized the display of the homesters. Wairarapa opened the account after a quiet start, Stringfellow, the speedy centre, sending Hemi across. Hemi’s kick failed. Otago evened with barely ten minutes of the spell left, their backs getting under way in the Green 25 for McSkimming to cross. The latter’s kick failed. Otago came again and a good rush resulted in Allen crossing and converting. Two minutes before the spell ended Nunn for Wairarapa cut round the side of the scrum. He was held up but Smith carried on to score, Hemi converted. Wairarapa attacked on the resumption and hot play saw Wairarapa awarded a penalty and Hemi landed a fine goal from the sideline. Allen turned a penalty to account, making the scores eleven all. Play was now fast and exciting, both sides providing plenty of thrills. Hamilton capped off a rush with a try which Allen failed to convert, putting Otago in the lead. Wairarapa were not to be denied and following an opening by Strange, Fitzgerald short punted over the Otago line and Stringfellow scored, Hemi converting. Wairarapa 16 —14. Otago retaliated, the whole chain of backs handling for McSkimming to collect in his stride and score a splendid try. Rae failed to goal. Otago 17—16. Play continued at a great pace and it was anybody’s game. A few minutes before time Wairarapa were awarded a penalty about 45 yards out. Hemi landed a magnificent goal and dragged the game out of the fire. RANFURLY SHIELD MATCH. CANTERBURY TEAM UNCHANGED. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, August 30. The Canterbury Rugby team to play West Coast for the Ranfurly Shield on Saturday remains unchanged. PAYNE TROPHY MATCH. CANTERBURY UNION’S DISCUSSION. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, August 30. An allegation of rough play in the Payne Trophy match was discussed by the Canterbury Rugby Union last evening when the referee, Mr R. J. G. Collins, said it was more like a wrestling match than football. He had given a number of warnings, and had it been a club competition game he would have considered ordering oft several players The discussion arose over a letter from the Sydenham Club: “Owing to the slanderous attitude taken up by the Otago Rugby Union my committee demands an open inquiry into the playing of the Payne Trophy match.” The union decided to write to the Otago Union stating that the Canterbury Union had seen the discussion in the newspapers and asking if Otago had any complaints. COLTS TOURING TEAM, (Per United Press Association.) Waipukurau, August 23. The Wellington colts touring Rugby team beat Central Hawkes Bay by 27 points to 14. GOLF LADIES’ INTER-CLUB MATCH. QUEEN’S PARK DEFEAT GORE. A ladies’ inter-club golf match was played at Queen’s Park in ideal weather yesterday afternoon between teams representing the Queen’s Park and Gore Clubs, Queen’s Park winning eight games and Gore three, one being halved. Mrs Aitken (Gore) thanked the members of the Park Club for the enjoyable afternoon’s golf provided and Mrs S. Smith responded on behalf of the home club. Following are the results, Gore players being mentioned first:— Mrs Piper lost to Mrs McCreary, 1 up. Mrs J. A. Brown lost to Mrs Miller, 2 and 1. Mrs J. Sinclair lost to Mrs Scott, 3 and 2. Miss Jopp lost to Mrs Stalker, 3 and 1. Miss Rogers, 2 up, beat Mrs Tait. Miss Blaikie, 1 up, beat Miss Roscow. Mrs R. McCreath lost to Mrs Smith, 2 up. Mrs J. Brown lost to Mrs Wilson, 5 and 4. Mrs Boult lost to Mrs Clow, 2 and 1. Mrs J. Aitken and Miss Pope, all square. Mrs J. J. Perry, 3 up, beat Mrs MacGregor. Miss K. Kirk lost to Miss Thomson, 3 and 1. INVERCARGILL LADIES’ CLUB. The following is the draw for the Captain v. President match to be played at Otatara to-day, the president’s team being named first:— Ist Tee—Mrs Gilmour v. Mrs Garrett; Miss Pilcher v. Mrs Hall-Jones; Mrs H. M. Smith v. Mrs C. F. A. Jones; Miss M. Stout v. Mrs Israel; Mrs Handyside v. Miss Henderson; Mrs R. Stout v. Mrs Corkill. 6th Tee—Miss L. Stout v. Mrs Sturman; Miss Perrin v. Mrs Chapman; Miss McCallum v. Mrs Dawson; Mrs Tomlinson v. Miss M. Pilcher; Mrs Tucker v. Miss Lawrence. 16th Tee—Mrs Prain v. Miss D. Stout; Mrs Spencer v. Miss Hamilton; Mrs W. Bews v. Miss E. Jones; Mrs H. Macalister v. Miss Watson; Miss Loughnan v. Miss J. Gilmour. 13th Tee—Miss L. Douglas v. Mrs Keddell; Mrs J. G. Macdonald v. Miss N. Nicholson; Mrs A. Macalister v. Miss K. Hazlett; Mrs R. A. Wilson v. Miss G. Macdonald; Mrs Cob 1 v. Miss M. Hoyles. THE GORE CLUB. ECLECTIC MATCH. Good weather conditions prevailed at Gore yesterday for the Wednesday section of the eclectic match of the Gore Golf Club on the Croydon links. The winner was E. D. Kirby whose net score had a margin of two from

that of the runner-up, J. Bishop. The best cards returned were:— E. D. Kirby 42—12—30 J. Bishop 43—11—32 O. Nelson 42— 9—33 D. S. McLeod 45—11—34 In a match for the cock o’ the walk badges the holders, C. J. McCaughan and D. S. McLeod, were defeated by G. F. Finlayson and A. Wilson, who were 1 up. TUATAPERE CLUB. The following is the Tuatapere Golf Club’s draw for the Mazengarb Cup: W. Mangan v. A. D. McLymont; F. M. Dodds v. P. Scott; A. Austin v. P. Hamilton; A. Laurie v. J. Lawson; C. R. Mazengarb v. K. Dalglish; J. Mangan jun. v. W. Finn; R. Scott v. A. Nairn; G. Whyte v. F. Guise. A prize donated by the club is to be given for the best net score in the two qualifying rounds. The games are to be played before Thursday, September 14. AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP. SCORES AFTER FIRST ROUND. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 9.50 p.m.) Melbourne, August 30. The first round of the women’s golf championship of Australia was played to-day. Mrs Alex Russell returned the leading card, her score being 78. The New Zealanders’ scores included: Miss Oliver Kay 82, Mrs H. Dodgshun 87, Mrs J. C. Templer 93. The New Zealand women generously offered to postpone the international match owing to the illness of many of the leading Australian players, but it was decided to play the match as arranged on Friday. CYCLING HANDICAPS FOR SATURDAY. The following are the handicaps for the amateur 18-mile road race to Roslyn Bush and back on Saturday for the Avon Cup series, open to club members only: C. Robinson and J. Robinson scr; J. Flynn and J. Dillon Imin; V. Flynn and L. Bloy lmin 30sec; H. Insall and W. Pickford 2min; G. Elliott and W. Bailey 2min 30sec; H. Grell, A. Jackson and J. Jackson 2min 45sec; D. Patton and C. Thompson 3min; M. Smith, A. Targuse and J. Mackintosh 3min 30sec; A. Turnbull and R. Flynn 6min. Riders are requested to be on their marks at 2.10 p.m. sharp. The start and finish will be at the usual place on the East road. CONTROL OF SPORT. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, August 30. The Cycling Council of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic and Cycling Association in a statement issued regarding cycling control states that what it objects to are the attempts made by certain members of the New Zealand Cycling Federation to make it function unconstitutionally. The council still recognizes the federation and has requested it to hold a properly constituted meeting of its members. The council declares it will continue in its efforts in co-operation with the cash section to place the federation on its proper footing on constitutional lines. It believes that when the federation conducts its business at the next properly constituted meeting the issue will be cleared up in a manner satisfactory to the amateur section. MEN’S HOCKEY ’ FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. The men’s hockey fixtures for Saturday are as follows:— 1.45 p.m—Collegiate C v. Central C (referee, Mr V. Taylor); Technical A v. High School A (Mr H. S. Cordery). 3 p.m.—Colts match. A Team—Butts; Lithgoe, N. Dixon; Welsh, R. Dixon, S. Richards; Barham, Woodfield, F. Poole, Wills, Mullen. B Team—Pinkney; Cathcart, Raines; Latham, Fraser, Robertson; Clark, C. Anderson, Howard, Logan, R. Richards. Emergencies— Dickson, McCallum, Bolger. Referees, Messrs L. Holmes and S. Smith. 3 p.m.—Senior Trial Game. A Team —V. Taylor; Ireland, Morgan; Lindsay, Mayston, Rigby; Shields, G. Anderson, McKelvey, McGavin, Rennick. B. Team —Chisnail; Gee, Mackley; Vik, Hope, Semmens; Roberts, Chisholm, Boyd, Hughes, Waddell. Emergencies—Hodgson, P. Anderson, Stirling, Lockhart. Referees, Messrs McLean and Davies. MOTOR CYCLING TOURIST TROPHY. NEW ZEALANDER RETURNS. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, August 30. Mr S. Moses, the New Zealand representative at the Tourist Trophy motor cycle races in the Isle of Man, returned to-day. He won a trophy for finishing 13th place in the junior race and is the only New Zealander ever to win any trophy. He was also awarded the Nesbit Prize for outstanding courage and endurance shown in competing after receiving painful injuries while training. Mr Moses said the world’s best riders competed and the winners were usually men under contract to the motor cycle factories and riding special experimental machines. Riding downhill on one part of the course a speed of 115 miles was attained and on the flat 106 miles. Referring to the broadsiding Mr Moses said Kilmister, of Wellington, was riding wonderfully well and gained the highest points in last year’s champion team. He was thinking of returning to New Zealand this year. YACHTING THE SANDERS CUP. RETURNING TO DONORS. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, August 30. The Auckland Yacht and Motorboat Association, at a special meeting, decided to offer to return the Sanders Cup to the donors. The dispute concerning the cup was discussed in committee and two resolutions were passed. One declared: “The association regrets the dispute which detracts from the high honour which New Zealand yachtsmen should at all times show to the memory of Lieutenant Sanders. It entertains the view that the contests have tended to exhibit the skill and ingenuity of builders of competing craft instead of the seamenship and courage of those sailing them. It sees no reason to expect any greater success in overcoming these difficulties by the formation of a New Zealand Yachting Council than has been achieved by the present system of inter-provincial conferences.” ( A second resolution declares: “The association cannot understand the reiterated statement that it controls the Sanders Cup races and that other provincial associations have no voice. The control of all Sanders Cup contests since 1921 has been by Dominion conferences in which Auckland has had precisely the same voice as any other conference and during the last five years only one Aucklander on one occasion was appointed timekeeper, starter or judge.”

Kent has 4400 miles of roads, and last year nearly 120,000 tons of stone were used in keeping them in condition-.

WRESTLING PEREIRA AND RUMBERG DRAW. (Per United Press Association.) Hastings, August 30. Stated to be the best wrestling bout of the season Al Pereira and Hal Rumberg drew with a fall each. The contest was the liveliest seen in the district for a long time, both men showing remarkable versatility of action. Rumberg gave Pereira a tremendous whirling before dumping him to the mat for a fall in the fourth round. The seventh round had been in progress 48 seconds when Pereira gained a fall with a body press following a series of flying tackles. The decision spoilt Rumberg’s unblemished record of successes. The contest was billed as a championship preliminary. SOCCER AUCKLAND BEAT WESTLAND. (Per United Press Association.) Greymouth, August 30. The Auckland Soccer representatives defeated Westland by three goals to one this afternoon in fine weather before a fair attendance. It was a friendly game and did not rise to heights of brilliancy. As tacticians Auckland shaded the local team who could not pierce the defence. At half-time Auckland were two and Westland one. Kay and Spencer scored for the visitors and Malpass for Westland. In the second spell Kay again scored for Auckland.