Tuatapere MUDGE SHIELD MATCH

Southland Times, Issue 22969, 15 August 1936, Page 11

Tuatapere MUDGE SHIELD MATCH

CENTRAL DEFEAT WESTERN. The first of the two matches played each year for the Mudge Shield presented for competition between Central and Western was decided at Tuatapere. For the first time, Central succeeded in winning the trophy from Western, although at different times it has managed to make the result a draw.

All round the match was fairly dull, there being only a few occasions when play sparkled up. in the forwards Central managed to beat Western, but in the backs the game was more even. The best players on the ground were O’Callaghan in Central’s forwards and Young in Western’s backs. There was a fair attendance, the weather being fine, although the ground was slightly soft. In the first half, Central had the better of the game and about the middle of the spell King scored for Central. Shortly afterwards Western evened the score, both attempts to convert failing. Just before half-time Payne (Central) scored, making the score: Central 6, Western 3. In the second spell Western showed up better but Central prevented any tries. Later on Clark scored another try for Central, the kick just failing. Play was fairly slow for the rest of the game, although Chilton scored twice for Central, Shand converting both with very good kicks. Towards the end of the game Bulman (Western) goaled from a penalty, making the final score 19 —6 in favour of Central. Mr D. Collie (Tuatapere) was referee. The return match will probably be played in Central next Saturday. BASKETBALL Tuatapere A Grade defeated Western Star on the local courts by 13 goals to 12. Mr S. Miles was referee. PERSONAL Miss J. Brockett, Mr and Mrs J. Lane, Mr and Mrs R. Scott, and Messrs H. Norman and D. Jenkins are visiting Christchurch for rhe Grand National. Mr and Mrs P. Hancox are visitors to Invercargill for the Hancox—Stuart wedding.