Sport in the Province

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 722, 23 July 1929, Page 13

Sport in the Province

From the SHE'S Correspdndents.

Union Rugby

' HAMILTON Grounds, mad» heavy by recent rains, left conditions difficult for the first round of the Clarke Cup among the seniors in Hamilton on Saturday. Despite this. some spectacular and brilliant play evoked appreciation from a fair gallery. Mnrist was unlucky to lose against. Old Boys A by a margin 0: two points. as it nearly scored on several occasions. Mnrists' forwards were superior in the loose. although the opposing bucks had n, greater share of the ball. liawke. (mung. and Mohell impressed most among the winners’ bucks, while “’ilHams. Burn-Murdoch. Bonham. and Halstcad Wei"- un able quartet in the van. BTUUL’iI. the rovm-, showed a. great improvement. and led many dribblinr: ru“h€-.<. ('. McCormick. Delaney. and Bowden were the pick of the Murists hacks. I‘2. “’aters and Hill showing sterling qualities in the forwards. Frankton walked off a. winnor by 22 points to 10 in 21 match with Technical 1 Old Boys. The forwards were faced with no light task owing to the heavy ground. Bayly, Prescott, and Barlow were the pick of the Frankton side. The Technical pack was on the light side for Frunkton. but its backs handled in surcr fashion than its opponents. St. George, Johnstone. and Dalbeth were on their game, and de—fended well for the losers. City had it all over Old Boys B, keeping the pace merry throughout. Buckingham, City’s half, played a. good wet-weather game, while Allen was useful on the wing. Skeet. was not so prominent a! usual. Head, Old Boys’ half, shone out. at times, while Patterson acted suitably an custodian. Madill took a. hand in all attacks. The following team has been selected by Mr. N. Hamilton to represent Hamilton against Taupiri at Rugby Park. Hamilton. on Saturday:— P‘ullback: Delaney (Marist). l Threequarters: Dalbeth (Tech). 1.1 Johnston (Old Boys), Allen (City). Five-eighths: Everest (Frankton),‘ B. Going (City). ‘ Halt-back: \‘V. Mitchell (Technical),‘ captain. ‘ Rover: Halstead (Old Boys). ‘ Hookers: L. Scott (Frankton), J. Hooper (Frankton). Lock: W. Fleming (Old Boys). Supports: P. Courtney (City). W. Bayly (Frankton). Back row: H. Charleston (Frankton), R. Chapman (Old Boys). Emergences: Backs—~St. George (Technical). Gilllng (Old Boys); for-wards-‘l'}. Waters (Marist), J. Bonham (Old Boys). WHANGAREI Easily the most spectacular senior match of the day was City v. Hikumngi. The former gave a. sparkling display of back combination, while the gm showed perfect understandnß. Finlayoon played one or his best matches to date for City. dribbling among the forwards to snap up and translu- himseif into a. speedy back. His score was all his own. He took tho bail to the line and with a magnificent dive scored with half the opposiuerzeirasing to 3mm. . A . .

Nicholls and Berni. in City's back—line, were a. good combination. Jones. on the wing. played a great game. but was a. bit lucky at times.

Morrison. 1n City's forward divi—sion, was Finluyson‘s only rival. Ryan played his usual! sound game. He is easily the best. back in \Vhangarei foot—ball today. IVlcDonald, at half. made

few mistakes. Kerr, the fullback, wasl always safe. I Ilikurunui did not combine at all well. although there were some good individual attempts. Mclnnes. at fullback. did not compare with Kerr. “'hitelaw and ‘Vells, wingers, put in some fine runs when they got the op—portunity. Among the ioruards, 11. Edwards, R.. “'ilson, 'l‘. \V’cbster and J. Rarity Were? in good form. 1 Scores for City were made by Hemil (2), Nicholls (2), Finlayson and Jonesi Nicholls converted two. i Hikurangi players to cross the linel were Edwards and Ryan, while \Veb-: star kickml n. tint: penalty. The final: scores were 22—9. in favour of City.§ One of the three senior fixtures de— ; c-idod on Kensington Park, Old Boys v. Maungakaramea provided more than a mild surprise. At half. the score read B—6 in favour of Old Boys al—though it was quite expected that ‘ 'Karmnea. would waltz over Old Boys, judging on past performances. However, after the last change-over, Old Boys seemed to weaken and only then did the country team gain an advantage. Childs and Morrisscy were the most prominent of ’Karamea's van, the latter playing a. slashing game from start to tinish. E. O'Carroll was on form. Beehro, wing-threequurter. nlcLennan, centre, and Wilson, second fiveeighth, played correct football, except that “'ilson was inclined to hang on a trifle. Perry, the other winger, was brilliant, but he will find it does not pay to attempt to jump over an opposing player's head. In fact, he did fall heavily on one occasion. Collins, Old Boys’ winger, missed repeatedly. McKay, at fullback, played one out of the bag. Britland and Sligo worked well together. Potter. at half. was often slow at getting the ball away or his backs would have had more chances. Outstanding among the forwards were Millington, Grove and Sherriff. Scores for ’Karamea were made by Morrlssey. Edge, Perry (2), and Mc— Lennan. while Miorrissey “converted one. For Old Boys, Sherriff and Sligo scored. Webber converted one. Final scores read:—'Karamea 17, Old Boys 8. NGARUAWAHIA Nguruuwuhia senior team journeyed to Tuupiri to lneet the team there. The home team secured a good win but did not have it all its own way. The score was Taupiri 13. Ngarua~ wahia 0. SOUTH AUCKLAND . The South Auckland Union's intersub—union matches were commenced on l Saturday, playing conditions being far I from ideal. The Manukau and the Waiuku repre- ‘ ‘ sentatives met at Papakura, a. draiwn‘ l game resulting, 10 all. At Rangirlri,l ‘ Franklin and Waikare also drew, each‘ side scoring three points. . The Manukau-Waiuku clash provided good football, and was well con—tested. The game opened at a. fast clip and the pace was maintained until halt-way through the second quarter, when heavy rain set in. Even then the pace was solid, but there werel patches of scraggy play. A feature of the match was the display given by both forward divisions, they being ably supported by keen sets of backs. \Vhile the ball was dry the two teams showed their worth. and had it not been for the rain a. brilliant exhibition would have followed.

Tho Manukuu team is this season composed of a. band of young bloods, tho majority of whom were members of the team which won the junior championship last year.

Of Ither hoi'ne sirdé Ivan Wilson was the star back. Kelsey. Stanford. Ger-

zighiy and Atchisrvn were the pick Oil the forwards. “’uiuku‘s Outsiandingj rnur division men were Bishop and Blayes. of the forwards Atger. .kyl—l xvurd. and Muir were the hardest work— ‘ ers. The first blood “‘33 drawn by )l’nnukuu, F. Heard kicking a goal. Bishop equalised from a penalty. and Middle—ton later put Manukau four up by :1 nutted goal. After halfvtime Ballan—line turnwl :1 penalty to XVuiuku's account and Bishop again evened the scores front a drop—kick. The Fmnklin-‘Vziilmre match was also marred as a result of the unpropitious weather. “’attie Barclay. the ex-All Black, 500er for the home side. and Bert Short. formerly of the Ponsonhy team, kicked a goal for Franklin. THAMES About 800 people witnessed the rep—rcscntutivo football match on Satur—day between Thames and .Hnurztki l’luins. The. game was played on the Thames High School ground, which was in first-class condition. Thu Thames combination was de—cidedly the better, and whcn “Fells went up to half in the second spell. the passing among the backs greatly improved. Than-leg won, :23 to 3. A cold wind and ruin made things unpleasant in the final stage. and with five ininutes to go the game was abandoned. 311‘. H. Brownlee‘s refereeing was of fl. high standard. A number of minor casualties oc—curred during‘ the game. but first aid men soon put them right. G. Pollock had to leave the field through a. kick on the knee, and A. O’Hara tool; his plat-e. The team to represent Thames in the Peat-g Cup match, to be played at Micrrinsvillo next Saturday, is as follows: Backs: A. \‘Vinder, A. Blori‘issey. B. Harrison, F'. Moran. T. Dufty, A. Dob—son. E. Wells. Forwards: G. Kinlock, G. Pollock, J. Strange. XV. Brunton. VV. Percy. A. Lomas (captain). R. Smith. W. Pollock (rover): emergencies, A. O'Hara, G. Percy, E. Kelly, G. Winder. T. Henderson, A. Isaucs. A snecial train leaves Thames at 12.50 for Morrinsville, and leaves on the return journey at 6.15 p.m. Last year 770 people, left Thames by this train. and it is expected that the num—ber will not be far short of that on Saturday. The Haurnki Plains junior representatives were defeated by Thames on Saturday afternoon by nine points to three. “'enzlick and R. Dovell scored tries for the winners and J. Edwards kicked :L penalty goal and W. Nicholson also goaled from a penalty for Plains. Mr. F. Vedder refereed. DARGAVILLE. , nited seniors suffered their first defeat of the season at Rugby Park on Saturday. Dargavillo emerged victorious by eight points to three. Tho clash between the teams attracted a. great crowd of spectators, although the weather was showery and cold. Ferguson, centre thrcequarter for thrgaville, played admirably. Davies, at five-eighth, did more than his share of the work and was in the picture throughout. ' As Wing threequarter, O'Neill left: nothing to be desired. 1 Jack Wells gave a. brilliant display ‘of forward work. Among others. Ar—‘thur Webb, “Chub" Jones (a recent junior), B. Jones and VVatson showed up in some spasms of good work. For United Pocklington and Nathan (both five-eighths) and Stewart (play—ing at centre) were outstanding. Dakers was also good. TE AWAMUTU To Awamutu and United seniors fielded weak teams, and the first. part of the game was lifeless. Te Awarnutu got the gall from the scrum, and Grigg, Nesdule and Sniers were conspicuous. Young scored for Te Awamutu. While :1. goal was kicked from a. penalty. For United Jeffares went through the oppo—sition, scoring under the. posts. Grace kicked a. goal. United forwards proved

superior and two more tries were re-: gistcred, the game ending in its favour: by 11 points to 6. 1' The first half of the game between Rovers and L'irongiu was of an eveni nuturv, no score resulting. Keeping up § the attack, Rovers put on eight pointsl in the second half to their opponents’l nil. Fowler and “'aters were the try—l :etters. Pollard converting one of thel tries. Rovers ntnv lead for the Chan}-E pionship and the game against Tei Awnmutu next Saturday should be: interesting. 5 The. junior contest {or the Doyle Cup l between United and Kornkouui \vasl won by the former by ‘l2 to 3. i To Awamutu beat Kiliikihi by 17 to} 0- i " l BAY OF ISLANDS i _ 2 The chief game in the Bay of lslands; on Saturday was a senior fricndlyi game between a team from “'ainioal (llokiangu) and Ngawha, at I(aikohe,l which proved to be the most sparkling game of the season witnessed on the Kaikolic ground. the visitors winning by 5 points to 0. The visiting [orwards dominated all tho scrums, giving I’ere Puru every opportunity to set his backs going, re-i sulting in some splendid combined movements. ending in their opponents’ twenty—live. The \Vaimoa forwards ‘werc also good in the open with their dribbling rushes. All those favourable. advances—both by forwards and backs—were discounted by trying to score, regardless of rules. with the result that they were frequently pen,alised, with free kicks against them. Thoinpson‘s and llztwikn’s long ikicks were very effective in giving linuch desired relief. For the visitors, the Cassidy bro?tliers and VVharerau brothers, with ‘yMarsh and Pere Puru, were most pro—}minent, while Thompson, Raweka, W. W'atling, Scott, Edmonds, Young, and ,R. Dalton were most prominent for the losers. Pearson Cup.——Thc Kaikohc second .gradc team \‘isitcd Kawakztwa and {bout the holder for the Pearson Cup lby 6 points to 9. The game resolved 1 itself into a. mud scramble by the for3wards, resulting in Nesbet scoring twice for the Challengers. , Eisenhut Cup.——The Kawakawa third :g‘rado team travelled to Kaikohe to ‘play for this trophy, but was beaten 129 points to 8. At half—time the scores ‘were eight; all. Kaikohe easily con—trolled the visitors in the second half, A. "\Volfendale was very successful in piloting the ball over the bar, and promises to be a crackerjacl; fullback and place-kicker. The following team has been selected to represent Hokianga and the Bay of Islands Rugby Unions (combined) against Whangaroa and Mangonui (combined) next Saturday at Kaitaia. Fullback, R. Gabolinscy; threequarters, J. Repia (Bay), F. Hansen (Hokianga). F. Ramoka (Bay): fivc-eighths, J. Bartley (Hokianga), L. ITo }laara. (Bay); half, L. Amos (Bay); rover, P. Cherrington (Bay); hookers, A. Hawkins and S. Julian (Hokianga); lock, Joe Julian (Hakiunga); second row, G. T. Tai and G. Hows (Bay); back row, A. Hamana (Hokianga), VV. Davis (Bay); emergencies—forwards, S. Proctor, A. Hauraki (Hokianga). C. Dargaville (Bay); backs, P. Matenc, C. Ludbrook (Bay), Bloomfield (liokianga). The following are selected to repre—sent the Northern Sub-Uninns:—Full—-back. \V. Thompson: threequartcrs, 11. Yates. J. Sonter, F. Yates: five-eighths, Bowman, Mullins; half, \V. Evans; rover, G. Kaipu: front row, J. Wil—liams, \‘V. Taniora; lock, G. luclntosh; second row, R. Herbert. E. Stevens: i back row, IVI. Yates, M. Berghan; einer- ‘ gencies—backs, 14‘. Anderson, L. Trot—ter; forwards, M. Richards, H. Hayes.l WAIHI The following players have been chosen to represent \Vaihi against Haurnki l’lains at \Vaihi on Saturday. July 27. for the Poland Miernorial Cup: Thornton, McNamara, llumc, Johns, Dillamore Saunders, Snodgrass. Price. Hearn, Craig, Allen, Robinson, \Valters, Radt‘ord and hliithers. Emergencies: McDermot, Gilpin, Jennings, Campbell. .VIATAMATA Two determined runs by E. J. Robert—son in ‘the last quarter settled any doubt as to senior honours for 1929 in the Matamata Union. With Egan, Vorker, Story, Ensor, Malligan and lineebone absentees, it looked very probable that the leaders in the competition would go down to Walton and a play-off with Patetere would be necessary to reach the final decision. Walton fielded its strongest team. Bluck scored a try. Fausett converted it and also 'kicked a penalty goal, then Brown for Llatamata. came to light with a try and ' Robertson made the most of two oppor—tunities which came his way to make the final score read, Matamata 9, Walton 8. MORRINSVILLE Sovcral new men were tried out by tho Morrinsville selector against the Cambridge representatives on Satunday in View of the first Peace Cup game of the season to be played against Thames on Saturday. Of those tried probably IV. Cameron was the most promising and he should get a game as one of the five—eighths. In Satur—day's game neither team seemed to take it. very seriously, but Llorl—insville had no trouble in Winning by four tries, none of which was converted, to nil. Dlorrinsville were without Thomas, Anderson, C. Cameron and J. Teeson, and Cambridge were short of W. and D. Bourke, all of Whom were on tour with W'aikato. Thomas was injured in a. game against Poverty Bay, but should be right for the Thames game. The Peace Cup game promises to be a. battle of forwards. If thelThames vanguard can hold the home pack and its backs are in any way brilliant then it should be successful. The home pack, however, will be very strong and: will take some holding. In the corresponding fixture last year Thames was beaten forward. This year Haywood has dropped out and it seems as if the Thames’ selector has infused a. little young blood. It should be a great 30. PUKEKOHE The Pollock Cup knock—out competition was completed on Saturday under adverse weather conditions. Ilaving annexed the senior championship, the Ramblers’ fifteen registered its second win by defeating its old rival, United, and lifting the knock—out trophy. The winning team compiled nine points} from three unconverted tries. United could not break the duck. The respective teams were fairly evenly matched in the first quarter and the large portion of the second stanza. but just prior to half-time Ramblers came into prominence and held the upperhand during the balance of the playing time. Play on the whole was dull, neither teanl showing t 7) the best ad—vantage. The conditions doubtlessly andicapped the teamsmen. The ground .\'as nothing short of being a. sodden arsh, and the cold intermittent showers hampered the players. Despite lthe greasy nature of the playing area and the heavy ball, there were occasional patches of bright play. The tries for the winning side were gained by Fallows, Fulton and. Lawric.