FOOTBALL

Taranaki Daily News, 29 July 1929, Page 5

FOOTBALL

GAMES IN OTHER PROVINCES.

CHRISTCHURCH. Country 9 v. Town 8, WELLINGTON. Senior A. Petone 14 v. Oriental 5. Berhampore 12 v. Wellington 5. Old Boys 19 v. Eastbourne 10. University 24 v. Poneke 9. Marist 13 v. Athletic 8. Senior B. Johnsonville 9 v. Oriental f». Hutt 20 v. Training College 0. Selwyn 9 v. Upper Hutt 8. University 16 v. Melrose 0. Porirua 9 v. Ohl Boys 3. AUCKLAND. University 9 v. Grammar 0.8. 3. Grammar 6 v. King’s College 0. Marist 22 v. Grafton 3. Technical 11 y. College Rifles 8. Ponsonby 31 v. City 8. Manukau 17 v. Training College 12. DUNEDIN. Taieri 6 v. Union 0. - Alhambra 19 v. Zingari 0. University A 27 v. Pirates 5. Kaikorai 17 v. Varsity B 4. Southern 23 v. Dunedin 8. •CANTERBURY GOLDEN JUBILEE. By Tedecraph—Press Association. Christchurch, July 27. The Canterbury Rugby Union cele- • brated its golden jubilee to-day. Thousands of old Rugby players, including many whose names were household part, many having come from far afield words in the days when the game was young,, assembled in Christchurch to take in response to the invitation. The Maori footballers and entertainers' gave hakas and dances at Lancaster Park and later a match was played between Town and Country. NELSON RETAIN SEDDON SHIELD. Nelson, July 27. Mainly by a comfortable lead in the first half, Nelson retained the Seddon Shield against West Coast by 19 points to 9. At the end of the first half it looked as if Nelson was going to win easily, as their backs were a class above the opposition and they threw the ball about with abandon. At half-time the score was 14 points to 3 in Nelson’s favour. However, the Coasterg showed new life in the second spell, when they commanded the scrums, giving the backs plenty of opportunities which they were unable to make the most of through lack of combination. The Coast players did not have an understanding of each other’s play. Snodgrass was in form, scoring two tries, kicking a penalty goal and converting a try. The other outstanding player for Nelson was the full-back, Boyce, who showed flashes of brilliancy, while Fong was the best Coast back. Hagar and°Freitas were two fine forwards for the Coast and were the best forwards on the ground. MANAWATU DEFEAT BUSH. Pahiatua, July 27. The Manawatu Rugby team beat Bush bv 14 points to 9 in an open, spectacular- contest to-day. The pace of the Manawatu backs in the first spell gave the team a lead of 14 to 6. Bush had much the. better of the exchanges in the second spell, the forwards particularly playing a great game. Tries were scored for °Manawatu by Paige' (2), Strange and Thompson. Fletcher converted one. Tries were scored for Bush by Rolfe, Wolland and McDay. POVERTY BAY, BEAT WAIROA. Wairoa, July 27. Poverty Bay beat Wairoa this afternoon for the Barry Cup by 16 poifits to 11 after a very even game on a heavy ground. Play was mostly of a forward nature, the visitors’ backs just' turning the balance. DRAW IN PEACE CUP. Hamilton, July 27. In a Peace Cup Rugby match to-day Morrinsville drew with Thames. The score was ten points. Morrinsville retains the cup. At Hamilton, Hamilton beat Taupiri by 27 points to nil. FALWASSER REJOINS MANUKAU. Auckland, Last Night. Falwasser, ex-Taranaki and Maori AH Black Rugby player, who has refused an offer from* England to play the League game, has rejoined the Manukau Rugby side. PRIMARY SCHOOL RUGBY. SOUTHERN COMPETITIONS. Following is a summary of the seaeon’s results of the various primary schools’ Rugby competitions in South Taranaki: — Seniors. Manaia District (Maifaia Public, Manaia Convent and Okaiawo).—Winners, Okaiawa. Stratford-Hawcra (Stratford. Hawcra, Tawhiti, Eltham).—Winners. Eltham. Juniors. Hawcra District (Hawcra Main, Turnturn, Niormanby).—Winners. Turuhiru. Western District (Auroa, Kaponga. Pihama, Kapuni, Otakeho).—Winners, pihama. Eltham District (Matapu. Maugatoki. Eltham Convent. Eltham Public).—Winners, Eltham Public. Stratford District (Toko. Midhirrt, Stratford Convent, Stratford Public).— Winners, Stratford Convent. The senior division final was played on Friday afternoon at Hawcra and after a hard fought game, resulted in a win for Okaiawa bv 3 points to nil. In the junior semi-final Stratford Con- 1 vent defeated Eltham Primary.