Sport in the Province

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 994, 10 June 1930, Page 14

Sport in the Province

(Prom TBM SUB'S Correspondent*)

Rugby THAMES Thames retained the Johnston Cup on Saturday, its junior representative team beating Waihi by nine to nil. Although Waihi had at least the advantage of half a stone the better of the average weights, the Thames team made it an open game, and played really delightful football —the type of which only too little has been seen locally this year. Passing rush after passing rush was developed from the base of the scrum, from which the Thames hookers got the ball in 21 scrums to 1-3. Only the exceptional sureness in tackling of the Waihi fullback. Torrens, kept the score down, and he. together with Kill, staved off many a try. This year’s junior team Is the best for many years, and augurs well for the seniors in the future, especially in the backs In the senior game, College Old Boys and City fought a pointless draw. It was poor scrambling Rugby with a greasy ball. Neither team was at full strength and each was weakened during the game. City lost S. Bufty through Baker jumping into him early in the game; Brunton and W. Percy, of College Old Boys, collided when attempting to tackle Moran, and Percy injured his neck. Later in the game Brunton was taken off with broken ribs. There was no rough play in evidence, and thf* injuries appeared purely accidental- Both Bruntcu and Percy will be missed in the Thames reps., as they are valuable forwards. After the deplorable exhibition given by the Thames inside backs against Tauranga, it was anticipated that the sole selector, Mr. W. B. McDonald, would look around for fresh blood. He has done so, and has drawn upon the two sub-unions, Mercury Bay and Coromandel, for a Possibles v. Probables game next Saturday. The teams are: Possibles. —fullback, R. Buchan; threequarters, F. Moran. L. Adams, L. White; five-eighths, T. Dufty, A. Pownall (Mercury Bay); half, W. Hutchinson (Mercury Bay); rover, Arty McCollum; forwards, G. Pollock, P. Clark, I. Strange, A. Winder. K. Strange, A. Lomas (captain), G. Percy. Probables. —Fullback, W r . J. McMahon; threequarters, R. Dovell, Claud Darling (Coromandel), C. Cameron; five-eighths, B. Harrison, A. Goudie (Coromandel); half, E. Wells (captain); rover, G. (Jimmie) Winder; forwards, K. Baker, A. Darrah, J. Russell, E. Robson, A. Morrison, D. Spraggon, E. Hayward. Emergencies for both teams:—A. Boyle, L. Edwards, S. Inglis, J. Mar • shall, G. Wenzlick (backs); R. Comer, A. Campbell (forwards). W\ Brunton and W. Percy are not available owing to injuries. HAMILTON There was no change in the positions of the teams in the senior Rugby competition as a result of Saturday’s play, except that Frankton. by defeating Technical by 14 points to 4, put itself far ahead of the other contestants. Little of interest arose to mark the play, which was rendered the more uninspiring in the closing stages by drizzling rain. Technical, although putting up a good fight was beaten by a superior pack and nippier backs. Its only score consisted of a timely “droppie” from L. St. George’s boot early in the game. Play was fluctuating, especially in the final quarter, when Technical made the pace willing and was only stopped right on the line by sound tackling. The Griffiths boys were again the leading lights of the Frankton backs, “Slip” getting through for a'couple of tries, although the spadework fell to some of the other backs. Everest made a welcome reappearance after being laid up through injury, but was obviously not up to his usual form. Park’s kicking was not as good as usual, and his performance the previous week must have been inspired. Welch proved a handy back but was not faultless with his passing. Noakes confirmed opinions that he is one of the best wing-forwards in the Waikato. All the Frankton forwards exerted themselves, Bayly, Hooper and H. Charleston showing up particularly well. Docherty secured some magnificent line-finders, as Technical’s custodian. A. St. George is a wonderful baek and is always on the spot. Mitchell, at half, was a great help in attack and defence. Findlay played well as rover and in the forwards Templar Gilmer and Dudley predominated. Play was fairly even in the CityMarist match and the handling was weak. Marist had the margin of attack although City livened in the closing stages and converted a draw into a win when A. Christie crossed the line. Going, with his kicking and general support, was the outstanding City back. N. Delaney is still a great full-back and got through plenty of hard work defending for Marist. The Clar-kin brothers showed initiative in the threequarter line and B. Mills toiled behind the scrum. Wright made a sound first five and the best forwards were Tom Cassidy, Reynolds and Dold. TE AWAMUTU Considering that Pirongia fielded a weak team against Kihikihi on Saturday it did well to score 7 points against its opponents’ 11. Both sides indulged in open play, which at times was interesting. Kihikihi did not play its usual dashing game, and this w noticeable among the forwards, who were beaten by a better pack. Jackson, Mate and Kay were the pick of the winner’s backs, while Mackie and Bell showed up for Pirongia. Te Awamutu journeyed to Waikeria, winning by 14 points to nil. It was without the services of several senior players, juniors having to fill the places. Tries were scored by C. Craig. Scott and Spiers, while B. Quin kicked a goal. Smith converted Spiers’s try. Rovers juniors def€iated Kihikihi by 19 points to nil. WAIUKU A mild surprise awaited Rugby supporters on Friday when it was learned that the City and Otaua teams were not to meet according to schedule. It transpired later that the Waiuku Rugby Union considered that as representative matches would not commence for a few weeks it was inadvisable that City and Otaua should meet, as the winner would secure the championship and interest would then cease to a great extent. At Massey Park Otaua did not have matters all its own way, as the Aka Aka forwards went into their work in great style. Otaua was somewhat lucky in registering its first try. The ball was kicked over the line ai*|! Saunderson. the Aka Aka fullback, failed to touch down. From a scrum near the line, Muir, of Otaua, scored. The thriill of the whole match came with play within a few yards of the halfway line. Otaua were penalised and the Aka Aka player who took the kick sent the ball over his head a%d Massey took it on the full to run through six opponents and score a brilliant try Summerville, for Otaua, also scored a nice try when he broke away by intercepting a pass just past midfield and with a clear field set sail for the line, which he was just successful in reaching. The final score of 16 points to 3 in the Otaua team’s favour was hardly a fair indication of the run of the match. By defeating Waipipi by 9 points to

2, the City team had to be right out at the finish to maintain its lead. For the first time for several matches the losers fielded a full senior team and it proved a fairly hard nut to crack. In scoring two of City's tries Pleydell again showed his worth, as he played a great game right through the match. OPOTIKI As was expected, O.M.P. had an easy win over P.WD. on Saturday, and finished up with a score of 20 points to 0 O.M.P. has quite a good chance of winning the senior competition, and the next round should be very interesting. The main attraction was City v. Country. City was supposed to field a very strong team, but at the last moment, several men did not put in an appearance. The match looked an easy win for Country, and when the latter team had piled on ten points, it looked a foregone conclusion. However, In the last quarter the City forwards came to light and simply overwhelmed Country with the result that they soon scored nine points, while Country could not add to its total. There was intense excitement on Country’s goal-line in the concluding stages, and City was unlucky not to have scored at least two more tries. Hunt, the City goal kicker, was right off form and missed several shots. The City backs gave a poor exhibition and let the forwards down. C. Black played a great game for Country as rover and has struck good form. Mackay, as five-eighth, is better than ever and kicked a nice goal from the field. The Gordon brothers have gone right off form, and their handling has become very poor. In fact the handling of the backs on both sides left much to be desired. MATAMATA Unusual interest attached to the secand meeting of Patetere and Matamata on Saturday from the fact that if the former was victorious, the local championship was practically decided, but if Matamata won the teams would be level and a play-off necessary. The game, like many such matches, resolved itself into a hard struggle between two packs, with very little initiative being shown by either rearguard. The scrummers were evenly matched in the tight work, with Patetere showing a little more devil in the loose. Matamata won by 9 points to 3. WHANGAREI The “large crowd that attended Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon witnessed one of the most closely contested games played this season. Although Maungakaramea finally defeated Old Boys by 3 points to 0, the latter were by no means inferior to the winner and the scores might have been reversed. The ground was in good order considering the amount of rain that had fallen in the last few days, but a strong southerly wind spoilt good line kickFrom the outset, ’Karamea, winners of last year's competition, attacked strongly, but the Old Boys were lowering them in great style and the first half was all but over when J. Beehre forced his way over with two men hanging on to him. On two occasions in the latter stages of the game “Bunny” Abbott for Old Boys had two unsuccessful shots at goal and two of his drop-kicks ’tiarrowly missed winning the game for his side. Old Boys have some good forwards, but Foote and Gladding had a day in Easy Street. Britland, at first fiveeighth, was a terrible failure and his holding on certainly cost his side the game. Abbott got very few chances but whenever he received the ball he made on of his characteristic dashes down the line. Others to show to advantage in the Old Boys side were: Backs, Murray, D. Wilson and Collins; forwards, Fletcher, Bindon and Sherriff, while at rover, Sommerville showed to advantage in the loose. ’Karamea fielded a good even lot. Prominnent in the backs were Tucker McLennan, Beehre and B. Morrisey. The forwards to show up were Litt, McQueen, and P. and M. Morrisey. Mr. Lf*n. Weston controlled the game. City was successful against Hikurangi on the latter’s own ground on Saturday. By winning this game. City has made its position in the competition almost unassailable for championship honours. One of the largest crowds seen at a football match at Hikurangi thus season witnessed a grim battle between the two most formidable packs in the season. “Bunny” Finlayson showed himself to be in great form for his trial for the All Black team. He took the ball near halfwa3\ and, fending off Jialf a dozen of the opposition, scored a runaway try for the City side. Kerr, City’s fullback, scored the only other points when he potted a neat field goal. Those were the only scores, and the game ended 6—o in favour of City. Prominent among City’s backs were Kerr, Hemi, Mullins, and McDonald. Forwards to show to advantage were Finlayson, Clotw’orthy, and McKenzie. The opposing team members to play good football were Rika, Linnel, and Webster. DARGAVILLE Two junior matches only were played at Rugby Park, Dargaville, on Saturday. Waima secured a minute victory over Notrhern Star, the score being 6 points to 3. For Waima, J Hooper kicked a penalty goal and S. Hooper scored an unconverted try. Donaldson kicked a penalty goal for Star. In the other junior match, Dargaville drew with Ruawai, W. Graham and Smith each scoring an unconverted try for the respective teams. United seniors had a decisive win over Public W'orks Department at Kaihu. scoring 36 points to 6. Xorthern Star seniors defeated Southern, 8 points to 6, at Te Kopuru. On the same ground, Southern juniors. 18, beat United, 8. Ruawai and Tangowahlne seniors, played a drawn game, 6 all, on the latter’s ground. The championship points to date are distributed as follow:

PUKEKOHE In the match at the Pukekohe Domain on Saturday between Old Boys and United, there were few dull moments. Old Boys emerged victors by 15 to 9, after a thrilling contest. The match resolved itself into a clash between Old Boys’ backs and United’s forwards. For the greater part the losing fifteen kept the play tight, and the forwards dominated play during the first three periods. The wingforward and the breakaways harassed

Old Boys’ backs, and upset their usual style of play. There were many obstructions, United being the worst offenders. However, Old Boys followed suit, but as they offended more openly they were brought to book with penalties. The back division in the Old Boys’ team did not play its usual style, owing, no doubt, to the shock tactics adopted by its opponents, combined with hard tackling. The outstanding back in the winners’ team was C. Lawrie, who accounted for 12 of the points compiled. On both attack and defence he was very sound. He was seconded by Lakeman, the fullback. G. Lawrie was brilliant at times, but he was closely watched. R. Crosbie and Parton were the best packmen. Of the United backs, J. Bishop was the leading light. He gave glimpses of the form he showed when he first made his debut in Pukekohe Rugby. Mayes was sound at full, and it was not his fault that Old Boys beat him to score three tries. C. Stoupe and S. Crotty proved themselves, but McKinnon was overshadowed by Bishop. Crisp, May and Derrider shone out in the United pack under the leadership of B. Keary. who was seen to advantage in line-out work. Ramblers beat Patumahoe by 8 points to 5, and Ida Ora won by default from White Star. Two prominent Rugby players at Pukekohe, J. Bishop and S. Crotty. both of whom have worn representative jerseys, were farewelled on Saturday evening before departing to reside in the Hawera district. Several toasts were honoured and presentations made to the guests. In proposing their health, Mr. L. G. Sharp, engineer to the Franklin ElectricPower Board, referred to their good work and wished them every success with the South Taranaki ElectricPower Board. FRANKLIN A revival In form was shown by the Tuakau team on Saturday, when, after a hard tussle. It drew with Bombay in the Franklin senior competition. Each side scored three points. The visiting team was slightly superior, and although it played its best match of the season. Tuakau was on guard and adopted smothering tactics on innumerable occasions. The home fifteen scored an unconverted try shortly after the game commenced, Bombay following suit a few minutes later. After that neither could penetrate the other’s defence, but some close attempts were seen. In the last quarter the pace .was merry, and in consequence there were some brisk movements. In the Bombay team Hales, the ex-League man, showed an improvement in form, and he proved he was a real opportunist. J. Hapi, usually the weak link in the chain of backs, played a sound game. while Peterson and Cross also did exceptionally well. The veteran, A. Wray, toiled hard throughout. Each of the forward players acquitted himself well. Tuakau’s star back was Lewis. At fullback he gave glimpses of his old form, and saved his team frequently. His line-kicking was exceptionally good. Barnaby was a useful man behind the scrum. H. Jamieson, Lapwood and R. Smeed were also prominent among the backs. E. Fulton, X> Fulton and Perfect were useful men in the vanguard. Pukekohe registered another win by defeating Pokeno to the tune of 22 to nil, and Te Kohanga beat Onewhero by one point, the score being 4— ; 3. , MORRINSVILLE The two leaders in the Morrinsville Union’s senior competition won their games on Saturday. Tatuanui defeated Terriers convincingly, bat Kereone came near to losing its unbeaten certificate at the hands of United. The latter had slightly the better of the game, but lost by six points through being unable. to finish its movements off| There were two notable reshufflings of position in the game. S. Thomas, Waikato’s last line of defence, was playing centre- threequarter for Kereone, and A. Cameron, who played such a great game forward against Auckland, was shifted to five-eighths for United. The latter seemed to be bad tactics, as Cameron’s weight may have made the difference when United had Kereone penned on the line. On form it now looks as though little short of a miracle will stop Kereone winning the senior championship for the fourth year in succession. The first real test of the season for last year’s Peace Cup holders will come on Saturday, when the Morrinsville senior A and B teams will meet Matamata. Morrinsville will be strong forward, although short of Kelk, who is now a policeman at Samoa. The backs do not give promise of being up to last year’s standard. Vangioni has gone back to Wanganui, while with the exception of Buchanan, a former Thames representative, there is little new material. One boy who has made progress, and whd may become really brilliant, is "Woodley, the Tatuanui half. Harnett on one wing is another who may make a good representative. Taken all round, the team does not look as strong as that of the past two seasons. TAUMARUNUI A big attendance at the local Domain on Saturday, to see Oliura and Taumarunui Sub-unions try conclusions for the Carlson Cup (a senior trophy) had every reason to feel disappointed at the quality of the football staged. In the first spell Ohura, (the defenders) attacked freely, but the backs on both sides lacked finish. C. Jorgensen, from some give-and-take work, secured first points for Ohura, Box’s kick failing. Finlay evened a little later for Taumarunui, but McLeod’s kick failed.. After the spell Taumarunui attacked strongly, C. Nicholls saving the ground for Ohura. From the only bit of really exciting play in the match, Ohura pinned the challengers in their twenty-five, where from a scrum Johnston picked up and dashed over, to make the game end Ohura 6, Taumarunui 3. In view of the fact that the teams included several players of representative status, the match as an exhibition of Rugby showed no collective work of any note. HUNTLY Referee A. Vollaemare had a good senior contest to control on Saturday, when Taupiri up-ended the home side on its own ground by the odd try in five. The weather conditions did not affect the ground. Litt was safe without being brilliant for the winning side, and though he played fullback, he is a general utility man on a football field, who can be played in any position. “Kewpie” Smith, five-eighth, was right oti his game, and so was Farrell, threequarter. They were easily the pick of the backs, while in front Metcalfe stood He was in everything, and on the day second only to Henderson, the Huntly front-ranker, who was the best on the ground. Whorskey was hurt and the Huntly player had to retire, but Henderson, West and Simoock kept the flag flying and it was not their fault that * the home side went down. Wilcox stood out as the best back, while Fitt and Parsons ably seconded him. The junior match in which Renown went down by 6 points (L. and E. Harris a try apiece) was a surprise* packet. Renown played with only 13 men, but they are a pretty hefty lot for juniors, and to be beaten by only six points was a fair indication of how Renown would have shaped if its usual fifteen had been playing. Huntly’s backs were good, but its forwards were weak. Of the former, the Harris brothers were prominent. Both these lads are sound players, for it is bred in them, their father, Mr. Fred Harris, being the of the most

active Rugby officials of the Taupiri Sub-union. Renown need not be discouraged at its defeat, for Caleb Tapp had a day off, but his brothers, Jim and Ken, made up for his deficiency, while Carlson tthreequarter) played a good game, and so did Julian Ralph. TE AROHA Waihou and City lined out in full strength on a dry ground, but with a decidedly strong wind blowing across the field. A feature of the first spell was the passing of the Waihou backs, the ball going from Heathcote to McPherson, on to X. Ifwerson in good style. In a forward dash BiackmaD cot through and looked dangerous. A freo kick to Waihou was followed by P. McLaren kicking a definite goal. In the second spell Manning, MuJgrew. McLaren and Clark played ud well for Waihou, and Watene wa* prominent in stopping several City dashes. S. Goldsbury took the ball from a high kick, and sent it over the bar. X. Ifwersen, Donald, Heathcote, Reid and Pilkington for City forced the play in the next spell and following a scrum a penalty resulted in Pilkington registering a goal. Very strenuous play was witnessed xn the concluding quarter, both sides being all out to win. City took up the offensive and a telling pass, Ifwersen to McPherson, who transferred to Reid, resulted in the latter racing through the opposition and crossing the line, the game ending in favour of Waihou by 7 to 6. Mr. G. P. Atkins was referee. League HAMILTON The Hamilton team secured a narrow victory over Huntly Maoris at local headquarters on Saturday. The match was even and fairly bright and deserved greater public support. Huntly fielded a heavier team but nevertheless showed plenty of speed, particularly in the first half, when the visiting forwards predominated in the attacks. The Maori backs, also, handled better than the home set. Two drop-kicks by J. Hines gave the home side the wininng margin. Huntly Maoris, who made their first appearance here this season, showed plenty of good material j of which Tarawhiti, P. Miki and Paki may be singled out as the most promising. Korena and Puaka shaped well among the forwards. J. Hines was a tower of strength in the rear division. Shaw and Grantham were associated with him in several groundgaining manoeuvres. S. Muir gave his usual sterling display as full-back. Glasgow, Hogan and Quinn toiled among the home forwards. HUNTLY Xgaruawahia did “nothing” with Huntly A on Saturday. It trounced Huntly fore and aft, and by 35 points to 3. What is the explanation of this debacle? The Huntly team has now been split into three (A., B. and Maoris) and that? is the simple reason. Stephenson, Trautvetter and Knight were the only seniors in the Huntly side on Saturday, the rest being practically juniors. George Rayner is on the sick list with a bad shoulder and arm; Scott has a bad leg; Timms the same; Jones a bad chin and eye, and the present hospital cases (in football parlance) are heavy. Even “Brownie” Paki is seen with his head swathed in bandages, for he struck trouble on Saturday, too. He is not worrying over his injuries. His chief concern is that his team (Maoris) were upended at Hamilton by 10 points to 8. “That score was too close for my liking—like that Hamilton player’s boot,” adds “Brownie,” when chafed about his “turban.” He is a born humorist, and Auckland, will see him in action next Saturday if he has to walk there. He cannot leave League alone, and if readers know anyone who has played the code longer than Paki and is still going strong, well, just name him. The Possible-Probable selection was awaited here with keen interest. Abbott, Paki and Jones were certainties, in fact Abbott and Jones should have been in the North Island selection, particularly Jones, for as a skipper and a man who can play anywhere in emergency, he has no equals. Meyer may be the elect of the League authorities for the Australian trip, but the fact of Jones playing an indifferent game in the Auckland-South Auckland game should not mar his claims to selection. Recognising his backs were poor, he played out of. his usual place of breakaway to help his backs, and this was a typical act of Jones’s. ROTORUA Waiariki had a runaway victory with j City, 25 points to 0. City has a good pack, but the rearguard is very “tame.” Greening scored 8 points in the first few minutes, but thereafter City held up until after half-time. Then Waiariki players took turns in scoring. Wallace, Hinton, Butt and Smith deserve credit on the City side. Public Works fielded a superior team, but Kahukura played solidly in defence. Shalfoon and Young kept things going, and close on time the teams were 6 all. J. Thompson, MoEl wain and Warbrick scored for Public Works, giving it the victory when things looked nasty for the team. Mamaku, 13, v. Waikite, 3, was a surprise packet, but the defeat of Waikite makes the competition more even. Donnelly and Bradshaw were always prominent in the winning backs, and Hearn in the forwards was a “traction engine.” Waikite had two good men in Allen and Morgan. They had the advantage in scrums, but were lost in the loose. Soccer HUNTLY Archie Deakin, Liddle and A. Hall were the goal-getters for Huntly in its match with Rotowaro. Mr. George Liddle was referee. In the winner’s eleven Tom Dodds turned out and played well for a first match, but he has played better. Percy Davis (centre-half) and George Waddell (right) were the best of that line, while in front Arch. Deakin was the pick. The Deakin-Liddle combination is Huntly’s strong point. Rotowaro’s goalie, Webber, had no chance of stopping the Huntly scores, for they were stinging shots. Its full-backs, McCallum and Penman, were good and saved the side repeatedly. Berry, left-half, was the best of a hard-work-ing trio, and in front Boyd, inside-left, was the pick. The outside-right, Spence, played well till hurt. The scores, 3 to 1, were hardly a true indication of the run of play. Huntly had no easy win. Additional interest was given to the code on Saturday by the first appearanec of the newly-formed team from Waikokowai. It started off with a win, upending the Wanderers team from Hamilton by 4 to 1. The game was played at Waikokowai. Mr. Prank Lockie refereed. Marshall and Hope were the scorers for the winners with a brace apiece. The former plays outside-right, is fast, and a promising player, and the latter is a decided acquisition to the few out-side-lefts playing sound Soccer in the Waikato. Dry burgh in goal was sound, while the half line, "White, Garrick and Grierson, was stead}', and sound in defence. Donaldson played his first game for 18 years and appears to have solved

the problem of rejuvenation, for his play was good. For a first attempt the' outstanding feature was the combination of Hope, Lennox and Hugill. The Wanderers did not play with their usual snappiness, and several chances were missed through slow movement when the ball came their wav. Schonan. their outside-half, who scored the solo point for his side, was outstanding, and he is a consistent player, too, while J. Kennedy, right-half, was good. Hockey ROTORUA The hockey results for Saturday are as follow:: —Putaruru, 2, v. Whippets, 1; Taniwha. 2, v. Xgongotaha. ", Shamrock, 5, v. Mamaku, 2. The games were very keen, the winners having to fight hard for their honours. Hockey as a whole is showing a decided improvement and the spectators were treated to some good play. Basketball THAMES-HAURAKI Basketball is taking a firm hold in the Thames-Hauraki district. as shown by the entries for the opening event of the local association’s season which took the form of a five-a-side tournament for seniors and juniors on Saturday. The results of the tournament for the association’s silver badges were: SENIOR First Round. —Moderns beat Orere (Turua), 7—o; Invincibles (High School) beat Huias (Tui Club). 4—l; Tuls beat Ancients (College Old Girls), 8—0; College Old Girls beat Ngatea, 4—o; Turua teat Wekas, 4—3; Conquerors (High School) beat Kiwis, 3—2. Second Round. —Moderns beat Hauraki, 10—1; Invincibles beat Conquerors, 6—2; Tuis beat College Old Girls. s—l. Third Round. —Moderns beat Turua. 4 1; Invincibles beat Tuis, 2 — l. Final.—lnvincibles (Misses It. Miller, J. Mulcahy, S. Hobbis. C. White, M. Smith) beat Moderns (Misses W. Graham. W. Comer, E. Robinson, L*. McGiynn, I. Henderson), 3—2. JUNIOR GRADE First Round.—St. Joseph’s beat Xgatea, 51; St. Francis’ beat WaJokaxaka, 3 —l; South beat Tararu, S—2. Second Round. —South beat Parawai. s—l; St. Joseph’s beat St. Francis’. s—o; St. Joseph's beat Central, 7—o. Final. —St. Joseph’s (Misses M. Deane, J. Rabe, A. McErter, G. Harvey and G. Ganley) beat South (Misses N. Comer, •J Court, M. Causley, V. Munroe and R. ROTORUA The basketball games were very closely contested on Saturday, the unbeaten Waratahs having a cloce call, beating Kowhai by 9 goals to 7. Ngongotaha also stepped out and beat Old High School by 10 goals to S. Misses Elie and Isdale refereed.

SEN IOR GRADE P. W. L. D. Ch. 5 Pts. Tangowahine ... 6 1 Public Works .. 6 3 3 6 Xorth Star ... 6 3 3 6 Dargaville ... 6 2 4 4 JUN OR GRADE Pargraville ... 7 3 2 3 9 Xorth Star . .. 7 4 . .. 7 1 6