RUGBY BENEFIT MATCH

Taranaki Daily News, 7 August 1930, Page 8

RUGBY BENEFIT MATCH

NGATIRUANUI BEATS tITY. A Rugby football match was played between Ngatiruanui and City at Hawera yesterday. The fixture was arranged as a benefit to J. Poi, who was injured recently, but unfortunately there was not a large attendance owing to the very wet weather. Ngatiruanui won a closely contested game, under deplorable conditions, by 16 points to 9. Ngatiruanui was the first to score, Dickson crossing in the corner after a line-out. Tuki converted. City replied quickly, Mcßeth and Young going over for the latter to touch down. Morrissey failed with the kick. Shortly afterwards Barlow threaded his way through Ngatiruanui to score, Hart’s kick grazing the wrong side of the goal post. City was not *left long in the lead, Campbell registerina a try, which Tuki failed tu convert. Maoris were trying to throw the ball about, but the miserable conditions militated against them.

The teams changed over without the 1 customary interval and Ruanui assumed the offensive. Keeping the ball on the : ground. City repulsed the invaders. A i dropped pass by Carncross changed the aspect of the game, for Ruanui took the ball at their feet, City having to submit to a force. Play swung towards the cen- ■ ire, where Morrissey picked up and tried to pot a goal, the ball travelling wide. Ci.y was now dominating play, but with no more success than the other side had enjoyed previously. Barlow followed up a low kick to catch a Ruanui man in possession on the line. He wrested the .ball from his opponent and went over in the corner. Morrissey was unable to convert. The Maori pack rallied and made a determined effort, rolling City back over the line. In the scramble that ensued Ratahi picked up to score near the posts. Dickson’s kick was wide. Returning to the attack, Dickson made an opening for Teri to cross wide c ..t, Skipper kicking a fine goal. The game ended:— Ngatiruanui 16 City 9 Mr. J. Daley refereed. LEGION OF FRONTIERSMEN. VICKRIDGE CUP PRESENTED. The Vickridge Cup, the trophy for rille shooting among the troops of M I (South Taranaki) Squadron of the Le- ; gion of Frontiersmen, was presented to j the Waverley troop at a smoke concert iat Hawera on Tuesday evening. In j the absence of the 0.C., Captain VickI ridge,' Lieutenant K. Cawsey (L.F), j I adjutant, presided over a good attend- ! ! a nee of legionaries. ! j After the loyal toast had been lion- i I oured that of “The Legion” was pro- ! j posed by the chairman, who said that j ; the progress made was great. The men who were joining were of a fine stamp. They were at the call of the country at any time. There was no compulsion,but the men of the legion had the right spirit of patriotism. The League of Nations was doing a great deal, but human nature was to fight, which was why legionaries should always he prepared. In proposing the toast of “The Territorial Forces,” Trooper Findlater said he was reminded of the last annual conference, when all delegates expressed j thanks to the defence forces for the [ assistance they had given, especially the | sergeants-major. The spirit that had actuated the members of the New Zeaj land Expeditionary Force still existed, I as had been shown by recent events on i Mt. Egrnont. There could be no finer I ans'wer to the critics who alleged that , I there was deterioration among New Zea- ! land’s young manhood than the inci- | ■ xlents of last week-end. The abolition of territorial training was a very vital matter. Was there the patriotic fervour of the war days among the civilian population? He would not dwell upon the Japanese menace, but it really ne- ■ eessitated a live defence force, the kernel of which at least should be retain- j ed. Lieutenant Darling, O.C. of the Eltham troop, proposed the toast of “The 900,” which in the legion signifies abi sent comrades, referring to those who lost their lives in the Great War. A minute’s silence was observed. In handing over the Vickridge Cup to Lieutenant P. Tennent (L.F.), O.C. of the Waverley troop, the chairman complimented the three troops on their shooting. Other toasts honoured w.ere: “New Members,” “British Rugby Team,” “Entertainers,’’ and “The Press.” Items were given by Messrs. W. Barleyman junr., Briggs- Thomas, H. C. A. I Fox, Anderson, Spragg, E. U. Piper, J. j Ross, Morris and Swan. VICKRIDGE CUP COMPETITION. I Results of the Vickridge Cup shooting competition were announced. The Waverley troop annexed the trophy with 475, Ohawe securing 469 and Eltham 460. Details of the winning team’s scores

are:— Deliberate. Rapid. Tl. J. Pepper ... 35 48 83 W. Wallace ...... ... 35 48 83 Sergeant R. Neilson .. 35 46 81 II. Bridge ... 33 45 78 H. Hawkins ... 30 47 77 A. W- Bensemann ... 31 42 73 Totals .. 199 276 175 WAVERLEY TROOP CUP. Scores in the Waverley Troop Cup are: — Deliberate. Rapid. Tl. P. Wallace . ... 35 50 85 Sergeant L. Wilson ... 33 46 79 , T . Pepper ... 33 46 79 H. Bridge ... 34 40 74 H. Hawkins ... 30 44 74 A. W. Binsamen ... ... 32 40 72 H. Boyer ... 34 38 72 Lieut. P. Tcnnent . ... 29 42 71 J. Ross ... 32 34 66 N. Baker ... 20 38 58 The possible •was 85.