HOROWHENUA WIN

Taranaki Daily News, 27 August 1931, Page 7

HOROWHENUA WIN

fine rangitikei back line.

"HAIR’S GOAL-KICKING DECISIVE.

made a good run before lie was thrown out. Slack burst through the millingpacks but Bending stepped into the onrush and retaliated by breaking through. He passed to Whyman and the winger ran smartly and kicked well down before he was hemmed in. Roach slid rouifd a scrum near half-way, punted hard and with Williams in attendance raced on Coleman, who was forced to kick the bait out near the line, to save: Horowhenua were awarded a free, kick in

the corner and Hair drew first blood for his, side by kicking a magnificent goal from a very difficult angle. . Horowhenua .... Rangitikei \0 Horowhenua continued to attack. Roach sold the dummy as he came from behind a scrum and then passed. Wallace cut in and sent a long, high pass to Tamihana, who was downed when his side seemed to be in a position to score. Rangitikei received from the scrum and the .back line swept down the field. When Bending received he booted for

the line and Vertonger forcedj biit the referee ordered a scrum on : the line for carrying back. It was Rangitikei’s chance and Wilkie sent the ball from the scrum to Rihia, who sent Gilchrist over in a rush that could not be stopped even when he was tackled. Esler converted easily as the bell rang. Rangitikei ’.... 5 Horowhenua 3

On resuming the forwards swept from end to end and the two full-backs were hard put to it to defend. The Horowhenua forwards carried play to Rangitikei’s line but the ball went “dead.” Rangitikei took a turn and Vertonger forced. .The Horowhenua forwards swept Rangitikei to their ’ line, where in the corner Horowhenua were awarded a free kick. With another magnificent acute-angle kick Hair put his side one point in the lead. ' Horowhenua .. . /i 6 Rangitikei ........,......... 5 The Rangitikei. backs returned play immediately and a free kick was awarded, but Esler’s attempt to kick a difficult goal went wide. Rangitikei con-' tinued to attack and Bailey tried to kick a field goal but the ball fell short. Rangitikei backs came away and Bending worked Esler into a good position. The winger raced for the line, but he was caught and played drifted across the field. Strenuous play continued until the'game ended with the score: Horowhenua 6 Rangitikei 5 Mr. G. Boon refereed.

VISITORS ENTERTAINED.

’ The visiting players and their hosts were the guests of the North Taranaki Primary Schools’ Rugby Union at . a dinner and social in the evening at the conclusion of the tournament. Mr. G. A. Lyall, president of the union, led the company in community singing. Mr. H. Miller, president of the Hutt Valley Union, returned thanks to the hosts and hostesses of Taranaki for the hospitality received by the visitors. The tournament, he said, .was only possible because of the hospitality of the 'citizens of New Plymouth. A dinner for visiting and local officials and delegates followed the dinner to the players and hosts.

CONFERENCE OF DELEGATES.

.932 TOURNAMENT AT MARTON.

Delegates from the primary 'schools of the -four unions participating in the tournament conferred on matters 'pertaining to the conduct and venue of the . tournaments following the dinner of executive officials. There were 23 present, presided over by Mr. G. A. Lyall, president of the management committee of the Taranaki Primary Schools’ Rugby Union. The annual report covered briefly the main features of the 1930 tournament launched at Lower Hutt and Petone a<s an outcome of the Marton conference in June last year. Both Rangitik-i and Horowhenua applied to be allowed to conduct the 1932 tournament, and upon the spin of a coin the'venue of the tournament. was fixed at iMarton.

Notice to move at tlie conference to be held next year that the weight limit for teams be reduced to Bst. 71b. was given by Mr; F. H. Clift (Horowhenua). It was decided that in the meantime the weight limit remain at ftst. 71b.

TOURNAMENT AT MASTERTON.

CHAMPIONSHIP TO WAIRARAPA

By Telegraph.—Press Association. Masterton, Last Night. The annual quadrangular primary schools’ Rugby tournament' at which teams representing Wanganui, Wel/ing-

The prowess of a fine goal-kicker gave Horowhenua a victory by one point over Rangitikei in a splendid game. Throughout the game, which ended with the score 6 points to 5, the Rangitikei backs displayed a superiority over their opponents, but it was the splendid tackling and the fine play of the Horowhenua forwards that enabled them to win. For Horowhenua, Hair and Tamihana were outstanding, the former for the two fine, goals he kicked and the latter for the manner in which he held his backs together, led them in attack and encouraged them by his example in defence. Slack and Allen were the most prominent members of a good pack. It was the Rangitikei back line, consisting of Gilchrist, Rihia, Bending, Whyman and Esler, who provided the thrills ot the game. They were always dangerous and the two five-eights and the centre especially displayed ingenuity and versatility in their movements. Bailey and Rayner were the most outstanding of the forwards. The teams were:— Rangitikei: L. Coleman; R. Whyman, P. Bending, J. Esler; J. Gilchrist, E. Rihia; H. Wilkie; D. ’ Shepherd, D. Baileyj Ji Gregory, R. Ormond, T. Robertson, W. McMahon, C. Whale; P. Rayner. Horowhenua: D. Vertonger; David Hair, S. Tamihana, B. Harris; j. Wallace, J. Alexander; P. Roach; L. Williams, E. Astwood, D. Allen, G. Royal, W. Wollett, C. Hayes, R. Meddings; T. Slack. Rangitikei kicked off into the sun and after a brief exchange the Rangitikei backs swung down the field. After fending forcibly Whyman sprinted and was downed at the twenty-five. The Horowhenua forwards carried play home to Rangitikei, but the Rangitikei backs received from a melee and the ball travelled speedily from Rihia to Bending and finally out to the winger, Whyman, who

ton, Manawatu - ' and Wairarapa have been competing was concluded, to-day. An unexpected victory by Wanganui over Wellington gave the championship honours to Wairarapa. Wairarapa had two wins and a draw, Wanganui two wins and a loss, Wellington a win, a draw and a loss, and Manawatu three losses. j WELLINGTON COLTS BEAT BUSH. By Tc-Wgraph.—Press Association. •Pahiatua, Last Night. The Wellington Rugby- colts defeated Bush by 14 points to 5 to-day. The Wellington men were too speedy and clever for Bush. Tries were scored for Wellington by Hansen (2), Griffiths and Phillips, and Masters converted one. G.

Galvin scored for Bush and .Reeti co: verted.