Gore RUGBY FOOTBALL

Southland Times, Issue 22895, 21 May 1936, Page 8

Gore RUGBY FOOTBALL

Yesterday’s Games

The Eastern Southland Rugby football competitions were continued yesterday in fine weather. At Gore Albion defeated Menzies Ferry by 12 points to nil. ALBION (12) v. MENZIES FERRY (0). The game between Albion and Menzies Ferry was not such as to arouse much enthusiasm on the part of the spectators, as play almost throughout was of a ragged nature, with little open play. Albion was aggressive during the greater part of the game, but was seldom able to conclude its attacks, as most passing rushes broke down in the early stages. Four tries were scored for Albion, none being converted. The teams were:—

Albion (red, yellow and black)— Muir; A. Martin, F. Crosbie, McDougall; Murdoch, K. Martin; Wyeth; Greer, Deans, Bacon, Simpson, Richards, Spittle, Collins, Smith. Menzies Ferry (red and black).— Baker; McCurdy, Andrews, Welsh; Sinclair, Rewcastle; Hansen; G. Pow, E. Wilson, Clark, J. Pow, Fleck, M. Wilson, Bulling, Laurie. There was no wind and the sun was hidden, so Menzies Ferry received little advantage from winning the toss. Crosbie kicked off and play opened raggedly. Albion invaded the visitors’ terrritory and Martin had an unsuccessful shot at goal. The Reds cleared temporarily, but the Colours came back again only to lose their advantage through fumbling. Play was poor for a considerable period, and was located in mid-field. Albion started a successful attack and K. Martin made an opening, from which Spittle scored. The try was not converted. A few minutes later Albion returned to the attack, Spittle making a good run from half-way ana scoring again after other players had handled. Crosbie was unable to convert. Albion 6, Menzies Ferry 0.

The kick-off at the resumption was fielded by Crosbie, who put in a long kick, which put Albion on attack. After a line-out Spittle secured and _ went over for a clever try. Crosbie’s kick hit the upright and bounced outside. Albion 9, Menzies Ferry 0. Albion maintained the offensive for a long spell, but poor handling and lack of initiative made the play uninteresting. A whirlwind attack by the Reds revived interest, and for a few minutes Albion was busy defending. A force-down relieved the position. A quick drop out by K. Martin put Albion on attack and the slow Menizes Ferry backs were caught shallow. McCurdy was beaten by the ball and Crosbie went through. He was collared on the line, but evaded the tackle and scored. Martin’s kick failed. Albion 12, Menzies Ferry 0. Mr F. S. O’Kane was the referee. PUKERAU (8) v. PIONEER (6). In a very keenly contested forward game at Pukerau, Pukerau defeated Pioneer by 8 points to 6. Pukerau fielded a heavier pack than Pioneer and its superiority was largely in this department. In the early stages play was open, but after the speedy Pioneer backs had once taken successful advantage of this play the ball was confined chiefly to the forwards. Crawford snapped up a dropped pass at halfway and broke away down the field to score in the corner. The kick failed. The Pukerau forwards retaliated, E. Valentine scoring in the corner after a good movement. D. Herron converted. Before the end of the spell Crawford and D. Herron each kicked penalty goals bringing the score to; Pukerau 8, Pioneer 6. There was no score in the second spell, but the game was evenly contested and full of interest, the Pukerau forwards dominating play. Mr L. O. Wallis was the referee. THIRD GRADE. At Gore Pioneer defeated Mataura by 10 points to 3. GOLF INTER-CLUB MATCH. A team of 15 members of the Wyndham Golf Club visited Gore yesterday and played a friendly game with the members of the Gore Club. The Gore players won 11 matches, Wyndham won three and one was halved. At afternoon tea Mr H. H. Doughty extended a welcome to the visitors, and Mr Henderson replied, acknowledging the hospitality of the club. Details were as follows, Gore names being mentioned first:— H. Aitken beat Davey, 2 and 1. A. Aitken beat Hay-Mackenzie, 4 and 3. Hawke and Barnett, all square. Douglas lost to Crawford, 2 and 1. Kidd beat Henderson, 4 and 3. McCaughan beat Rout, 4 and 3. Piper beat Gibson, 4 and 3. Thomson lost to Harper, 1 down. Wilson beat Sharp, 4 and 3. Crosbie beat Wilkinson, 2 and 1. F. Young lost to Milne, 2 down. Turnbull beat Rice, 4 and 3. Fraser beat Ball, 4 and 3. N. Young beat Irvine, 4 and 3. Doughty beat Enwright, 4 up.

MEN’S HOCKEY GORE B DEFEATS GORE A. On the Hostel grounds, the Gore B men’s hockey team defeated Gore A by 4 goals to 1. The first spell was evenly contested, the score being 1-all at halftime. In the second spell the B team was superior, adding three more goals to its total. Wilson and Crawford were the best forwards for the B team, while Macara played a good game in the half-back line. Louden was outstanding in the A team, scoring its one goal.

WOMEN’S HOCKEY The Eastern Southland women’s hockey competition was continued yesterday in bright sunshine. EX-HIGH (9) v. WAIKAKA (0). At Hockey Park, the Ex-High team defeated Waikaka by 9 goals to nil. The Ex-High team was superior in both backs and forwards, and dominated play throughout. C. Allen and M. White combined excellently, and were seen in many fine movements. I. Graham played a dashing game at half-back, and showed better form than for two seasons. M. Sparks played well at fullback. J. Turnbull was the best Waikaka player. Those who scored for ExHigh were: M. White (3), C. Allen (2), D. McLay (2), N. Wyllie and I. Graham. The teams were:— Ex-High: E. Ferguson; M. Sparks, E. Pringle: G. Ferguson, L Graham, D.

McDowall; I. Wilson, N. Wyllie, D. McLay, M. White and C. Allen. Waikaka: Cooney; D. Matheson, M. Murray; P. Aitken, K. McQueen, J. Browning; M. Curran, D. O’Shea, J. Turnbull, R. Black and A. Kerse. Mr A. D. Crawford refereed. HOKONUI (3) v. WYNDHAM (2). At Wyndham, Hokonui defeated Wyndham by 3 goals to 2, after an evenly contested game. The Hokonui forwards showed better combination than their opponents. MATAURA (14) v. WYNDHAM B (0). On the Mataura ground Mataura easily defeated the Wyndham B team by 14 goals to nil. The play was very one-sided throughout.

BASKETBALL The Eastern Southland A and B grade basketball competitions were continued yesterday in fine weather. A GRADE. On the High School courts H. and J. Smith’s defeated Gore by 15 goals to 8. H. and J. Smith’s was superior throughout. At Mataura, Ex-High drew with Mataura, each side scoring 10 goals. The game was very even. B GRADE. On the High School courts H. and J. Smith’s defeated High School by 17 goals to 5.