FOOTBALL.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18624, 21 July 1930, Page 10

FOOTBALL.

AUCKLAND OUTPLAY BRITAIN. VISITORS SUSTAIN HEAVIEST DEFEAT TO DATE. By Telegraph—Press Association AUCKLAND, July 19. The heaviest defeat experienced by the British football team now touring the Dominion was suffered by the visitors to-day, when they were beaten by Auckland by 19 points to 6, in a thrilling game, which was witnessed by over 30,000 spectators. Eden Park was crowded, a large portion of the crowd assembling on the embankment shortly after 9 a.m. to see the match. They were rewarded by one of the finest games ever seen in Auckland. Play from beginning to end was fast and exciting. A sensation came in the middle of the second half, when L. Knight, one of Auckland's finest forwards, was ordered off the field after he had questioned a ruling by the referee. Notwithstanding his absence, the Auckland pack played a fine game, and in the closing stages five Auckland forwards were able to hold the eight visitors. Only for a short period did Britain dominate play, and for the rest of the time Auckland had a territorial advantage. The local forwards played a magnificent game, and although in set scrums they were at times pushed off the ball, Auckland hooked on the majority of occasions. In the loose the local forwards held an advantage, while in the line-outs also they were slightly superior. Throughout the British rearguard attempted many passing movements, but the Auckland backs tackled well, and Britain was able to cross the Auckland line only once. On attack, the local backs and forwards were tireless, and many movements which looked dangerous were checked only by sound play by the British backs.

THE TEAMS. The teams were as follows: Britain. Bassett Reeve Bowcott Aarvold Novis Knowles Poole Martindale Parker O’Neill Black Farrell Hodgson Beamish Ivor Jones Auckland. Butler Minns Lucas Hook Jamieson Haslam Corner Solomon A. Finlayson W. Batty A. Knight L. Knight McWilliams Hadley Palmer After the crowd had sung the National Anthem, T. O’Connor, captain of the Auckland team which played A. E. Stoddart’s team in 1888, was introduced to the gathering amid cheers. THE PLAY. Britain won the toss, and Lucas kicked off against sun and wind. From the outset the pace was fast, the British backs being seen in a passing movement which finished in the Auckland 25, where Corner cleared with a line kick. Play in midfield followed, Auckland holding an advantage in the line-outs until Ivor Jones broke away and ran through to the full-back. Butler smothered man and ball. After ragged play, Auckland cleared to half-way. Britain was awarded a penalty after eight minutes’ play, and Black kicked a beautiful goal from just inside half-way. Britain 3 Auckland 0 From the kick-out, Auckland pressed, the forwards carrying play downfield. Twice the Auckland backs broke away, but Minns was unable to get across, and play returned to midfield. Even play followed, both sets of backs trying hard to break away, until from a scrum Corner tried to get away. Black took a shot at goal, but failed. The Auckland forwards continued to play a great game, and hooked from a majority of scrums. There was a sensation when Jamieson cut in after he had got the ball from Corner. From the desperate forward battle that resulted, a penalty came to Auckland in front of the posts, and Jamieson kicked a goal from 20 yards out. Britain 3 Auckland 3 Although Auckland were playing against the wind, they were more than holding their own, and the territorial advantage rested with the local side. A fast dash by Novis, who evaded Hook, saw Auckland force, and for a short period Britain pressed. Both sets of backs attacked in turn, but gained no advantage. Offside by Auckland forwards saw Britain given a free kick, but Black failed in an attempt to goal. Minns was then prominent, following up a kick by Batty and tackling Bassett in possession, but Britain cleared. Shortly after, the first try of the game w r as scored, when Comer came fast round the blind side and kicked. Jamieson got possession before Bassett, and passed to Hook, who was just able to race over. Butler’s kick was wide. Half-time followed immediately. Auckland 6 Britain 3 When the game was resumed, the Auckland forwards were prominent in the loose, play being taken to the British line, but two free kicks brought relief. After a line-out, Solomon burst through and kicked over the British line, but Bassett was just able to fall on the ball, and forced. Fast play followed the drop-out, until Beamish received medical attention after he had been tackled by Corner, who threw him over his head. After a line-out Minns showed a great turn of speed to gain ground, but ran out in trying

to evade Bassett. The British backs then took a hand cn attack, and the ball travelled along the line to Reeve, who was well stopped by Hook. Lucas picked up and passed to Haslam, who went over at the corner for a fine try. Butler’s kick missed. Auckland 9 Britain 3 At this stage the Auckland backs were tackling well, while the forwards were holding an advantage, particularly in the loose. Auckland continued to press until the British forwards carried play downfield in a dangerous burst. The Auckland pack retaliated in a great passing rush, which swept from one end pf the field to the other, the ball being handled by nearly every member of the pack, and McWilliams finally scoring in a good position with five men in support. Corner converted I with a good kick. Auckland 14 Britain 3 Then the British backs indulged in a passing rush. Knowles came up fast inside Bowcott to gain ground, and the forwards carried on. At this stage the referee spoke to L. Knight, who was ordered off. The British team put new heart into the game after Knight’s departure, and the forwards rushed play to the Auckland 25. From a lineout Ivor Jones handed out to the backs, but the movement broke down, and Hook cleared. The crowd took exception to a number of rulings by the referee. At this stage Auckland packed only five men in the scrum, playing two rovers and no back row. The forwards played a magnificent game, and held their own except in set scrums, although they managed to hook on occasions. When Britain was in Auckland’s 25 the backs broke away, and the ball travelled to Reeve, who was stopped inches from the line, but he managed to pass to Bowcott, who scored. Ivor Jones failed with the kick. Auckland 14 Britain 6 , After midfield play, Auckland took command in the final stages; and the game was terminated when Lucas fooled the opposition in a rearguard attack. Instead of sending on to Minns, he stopped and swerved ingeld, passing to Solomon, who had come across fast. The latter was sent over between the posts for a great try, which Corner easily converted. The game finished with the score: Auckland 19 Britain 6 The crowd rushed the ground at the conclusion and carried the Auckland team off shoulder-high. SENIOR COMPETITIONS CLOSES. OLD BOYS WIN SKINNER CUP. By defeating Temuka by 28 points to II at Fraser Park on Saturday, Old Boys have again come into possession of the Skinner Cup. which Star secured with a majority of four points from Temuka at the end of last season. With the exception of the Beri Cup match, the curtain is now temporarily rung down on senior club football in South Canterbury, and attention will be devoted to the six representative fixtures which are yet to be played this season. It was expected that Saturday’s game would provide a thrilling finish, with Temuka a point ahead in the championship table, but such was not the case, the visiting fifteen being beaten by a more finished and apparently fitter side. A large crowd of spectators were treated to good club Rugby, this being more noticeable in the first half of the game, when Temuka finished with a deficiency of six points. Old Boys took the upper hand before many minutes had passed in the second half, and despite Temuka’s bright play in scoring twice when they appeared to be easily disposed of, the Blues came with a rattle at the finish for a handsome victory. Old Boys seemed to be superior in both departments, their forwards being faster and their backs displaying more initiative and variation of tactics. It must be said, however, that both sets of backs, considering the greasy state of the ball, handled reasonably well, and at times the spectators were warmly appreciative of the good standard of football. A closely-contested game was witnessed on No. 2 ground when Celtic defeated Zingari by 6 points to 3, while an anything but full strength Star team failed to score at Winchesleaving the local team victorious by eleven points. Play was abandoned in the Winchester game before time had expired, owing to a Waihi player sustaining a broken leg. Skinner Cup Final. Old Boys attacked early in the piece, and Connolly just managed to send the ball out of danger. The town rearguard swung into action from a scrum at half-way, Palmer transferring to Neutze, to A. Lawson, whose pass went astray, and Gaffaney forced. Old Boys’ backs were receiving most of the ball in the first few minutes of piay, and Connolly had his work cut out to keep his line intact. A line-out on the line saw Aitken come through, Connolly being forced to kick over the dead ball area. Following a high kick from a home back, J. Berry broke away brilliantly, with Temuka out of position, he won the race to the ball and touched) down wide out. A. Lawson failed to convert. Old Boys 3, Temuka 0. The first prominent back rush instituted by Temuka occurred when Strang secured at half-way, sending on to Arnold, to Gaffaney, who made for the wing. Gaffaney lost the ball, however, and Fleming forced. Another Temuka breakaway was stopped by Neutze, who lined nicely to near half-way. Old Boys were penalised twice for off-side, Strang lining to their 25 flag. From the throw-in near half-way, Strang secured and cut in brilliantly, passing to Spillane, who was grassed near the line. Temuka’s backs were making repeated visits to Old Boys’ line, two promising movements being spoilt through . forward

| passes near the posts. Marking a high i ball, Connolly cross-kicked with the in- | tention of giving his backs possession, ! but Mahan fielded nicely and with a ■ great burst of speed ran to the other end of the field, where his pass to Palmer, who went over, was ruled forward. A loose Temuka forward rush transferred operations again to Old Boys’ end, where Spillane missed a pass from Strang, but picked up a minute later, and sent Strang over under the posts. The same player converted. Temuka 5. Old Boys 3. Sound kicking by A. Lawson had Old Boys hammering away at Temuka’s defence in the corner, where Lawson went over, but was called back when the umpire’s flag was seen aloft. The Temuka forwards worked their way out of danger, only to be placed again on the defensive as a result of a splendid liner by Simmers. The ball was secured by the Blue forwards in the line out, and the backs swung into action, Neutze cutting in brilliantly and sending Trotter over wide out. Lawson’s kick I was successful. Old Boys 8, Temuka 5. Accurate line kicking by the Blue backs was strengthening their attack, but with great determination the Temuka forwards carried all before them till Lawson kicked out behind. Strang who was the mainstay of the visiting rearguard, was responsible for a smart cut in, Temuka’s position being still further improved when Phillips lined to the 25 flag. Temuka were on the line as a result of judicious kicking by Connolly, but offside by a Temuka forward allowed A. Lawson to return play to the dividing line. Temuka paid another visit to Old Boys’ territory, where Strang took a mark, but his kick was charged down. Pretty passing was seen when Grey sent his backs away a half-way, Lawson and Neutze carrying on up the line. These two were accounted for near the 25 flag, but the defenders did not anticipate Simmers, who shot up smartly to fall on the ball wide out. The angle was against A. Lawson. Half-time was then called with the scores: Temuka 5 Old Boys 11 Strang went up to the half-back position on resuming. Blyth taking his place in the five-eighth line. After a period of uneventful play at half-way, Phillips and Columb led the Temuka pack to the 25 where Neutze was obliged to force. Black and Aiken led the Blue forwards back to half-way, where Grey marked and lined to the 25 flag. Strang secured from the lineout, and found touch. Black, who was shining in the loose, transferred play to Temuka's 1 3. The leaders did their utmost to penetrate Temuka’s defence, but this they failed to do, Connolly marking in the face of a strong rush. Trotter next figured in a solo run down the line, the position being further increased by a handy liner from Neutze. The ball was sent to A. Lawson, who hesitated before passing to Trotter. Trotter fumbled for a minute, but grasped the advantage of a clear field and potted a good goal. Old Boys 15, Temuka 5. At this stage the Blue backs were seeing more than their share of the ball, and Temuka appeared appeared to be losing to a fitter team. Trotter was again way down the line, passing to Neutze when in a handy position. Connolly, who appeared to come from nowhere, secured, however, and managed to find the line. Old Boys forwards gained possession from the line out, Trotter being sent over under the posts for an easy try. A. Lawson converted. Old Boys 20, Temuka 5. Temuka backs figured in a bright movement through the agency of Gaffaney and Arnold, the latter being unable to penetrate the defence on the line. The Temuka men seemed to take a new lease of life at this stage and from a scrum near the Blue 25, Strang sent Arnold away. Arnold passed to Gaffaney, the last-named transferring to Spillane, who scored wide out. Strang failed to add the two points. Old Boys 20, Temuka 8 Old Boys seemed to have matters all their own way when three Blue players assailed the line, but a forward pass from Palmer stopped them. Temuka were at the other end of the paddock in a flash, and Gaffaney tried hard to get over. The visitors kept up a strong attack in the 25, the ball coming out to Arnold, who swerved across brilliantly to pass to Gaffaney and Spillane, the latter scoring. Blythe failed to convert. Old Boys 20, Temuka 11. Old Boys’ next try came as a result of a good opening by Grey, who sent Palmer and A. Lawson away. Lawson cut a Temuka man out and gave Mahan possession. The winger was bottled by the defenders and just managed to send the ball infield again, where A 4. Lawson was waiting to score wide out. The same player failed to convert. Old Boys 23, Temuka 11. Old Boys’ backs were again on the ascendent, and Gray attempted twice to exploit the blind side, Connolly averting trouble by finding the line. Temuka, however, were found out of position when Lawson received the ball from Neutze and Trotter scored unopposed. Lawson made no mistake with the kick, and time was called with the score: Old Boys 28 Temuka 11 Mr A. B. Rowlands controlled the game.

CELTIC 5 v. ZINGARI 3. Zingari took play into Celtic territory from the kick-off, and from a penalty Brown had an unsuccessful attempt at goal, Stevens clearing. From tight play in Celtic’s 25 Zingari secured but bad handling allowed the movement to end in the ball going into touch on the other side of the field. Securing from the line-out, H. Gibb potted without success, and Stevens broke through to yellow territory. The Green forwards kept up a spirited attack. Dwan marked a high ball inside the half-way line, but a scrum was ordered from the kick, a Celtic forward standing in front. Celtic pressed and Zingari were compelled to force. Dwan fielded the drop-out and kicked down the line for Lancaster to return, Delury marking in midfield. Following on exchange of kicks, Stevens booted over the goal line and Brown forced. The same player intercepted cleanly near halfway a moment later, and ran to the 25, where Judge accepted his transfer only to be well tackled by Dwan, the ball going into touch. Celtic were pressed and a force down resulted. On resuming, Celtic took play to Zingari’s 25, where Kelly picked up from a ruck to score unopposed between the posts. Fairbrother converted. Celtic 5, Zingari 0. From ragged play near half-way Brown broke through., outpaced P. Roper to the corner, and ran round to score near the uprights. The kick was unsuccessful. Celtic 5, 'Zingari 3. Baxter and Richardson headed a rush by the Green forwards but Soloman cleared, his kick being fielded by Dwan who returned play to Yellow territory with a good kick. Even play near the half-way ensued and the first spell ended with the score: Celtic 5 Zingari .. 3 Play hovered round the half-way line for some time after the resumption of play till an interchange of passes by Stevens and Mason put Celtic on the offensive. The Greens were penalised on the line and Zingari kicked well down the line, where Fairbrother se-lured and essayed a pot at goal. Celtic kept up the attack, Kelly. O’Sullivan and Baxter taking play to the line with short passes. From a ruck the Green backs gained possession

but were unable to break through the defence, and Gibb took play back to Celtic’s 25 with a good kick. Zingari were awarded a penalty, but Brown’s effort at goal missed by a narrow margin and Roper forced. Tight play followed the drop-out, until a penalty relieved for Celtic. Delury put his side in an attacking position with a useful kick, and from the line-out Celtic were awarded a penalty, but Stevens failed to increase the score. Gibb broke through with a strong run and kicked into touch near the Green line. A mark by Roper eased the position for Celtic. A pass from Stevens to Kelly went astray and Zingari looked dangerous, but Fairbrother saved with a clever mark. Play returned to Celtic’s 25 but Dickel and O’Sullivan brought the ball back to half-way with a good rush. Judge secured at the 25 and made a strong run to the line, passing infield to Munro who was ruled off-side. From the penalty Zingari returned to the attack and a melee in the goalmouth ensued. Celtic forcing. Dwan sent the ball to half-way from the drop-out where tight play was in progress when the final whistle sounded with the scores: Celtic 5 Zingari 3 Mr J. Feeley was referee. WAIHI 11 v. STAR 0. Stewart kicked off for Waihi and G. Murray returned the ball to half-way. J. Callanan headed a rush to Star’s 25, but Adkins replied with a timely kick to the Green’s 25. An infringement gave Meikle a shot at goal which went outside the post. From the kick out, off-side Waihi gave Meikle another kick at goal, and Waihi forced. From the kick out, the Green forwards took play to Star’s 25. Passing, by Earl Quirke and Sherratt was spoilt by a pass forward. Adkins, Ramage and Hall headed a movement to Waihi’s territory, Higinbottom relieving with a good liner past the centre flag. From a mark Quirke put the ball out in Star’s 25. Lark of cohesion among the Green backs placed the play in Wai--1 hi’s 25. Higinbottom eventually relieving with a long line kick. J. Murray, securing from a scrum, passed to G. Murray, whose pass to Boys was dropped. A pot bv Boys went outside the posts, and Waihi forced. G. Murray had a drop at goal which forced the Greens. She wan. Adkins and Currie kept Waihi on the defensive till J. Callanan, Taylor and D. Callanan headed a movement to Star’s 25. An infringement gained Waihi further ground, and a forward rush by Star forwards was well stopped by D. Stewart. Neutze secured from a throw in and kicked to Star’s 25. G. Murray responded with a judicious kick past the centre flag. Taylor, Callanan (2) and W. South dribbled to Star’s 25, but were pulled up by Brown, who sent the ball out at midfield. From a scrum near Star’s line, D Earl secured and dummied his way over to score and convert. Waihi 5. Star 0. From the kick-off. Adkins, Youdale and Shewan headed a movement to Waihi's territory. Higfhbottom saved with a beautiful liner. Higinbottom gained further ground with another long kick to Star’s 25. From a penalty to Waihi. Earl’s kick at goal fell short, and a kick by Meikle placed Waihi on the defensive. Boys had a pot at goal which went astray, and a long kick by Priest sent the play to Star’s territory. Callanan (2), Taylor end Stewart headed a movement to Star’s 25, where Meikle saved with a good liner. Shortly after half time was called. Waihi 5 Star 0 On resuming, Shewan’s kick-off was returned by Earl to mid-field, a penalty to Waihi sent play to Star territory. Passing between J. Murray, Boys and G. Murray, whose pass to Brown was intercepted by Neutze, who kicked out at the centre flag. Shewan, G. Murray and Wilkes headed a rush down to Waihi’s 25. but a free-kick to Waihi allowed Neutze to send the ball out at Star’s 25. From a foiward rush, J. Callanan secured and went over wel 1 out. His kick went out-side the uprights. Waihi 8, Star 0. J. Callanan, Taylor and South took the ball to Star’s line, where a penalty was awarded to Waihi. Earl’s kick at goal failed to find the uprights. A solo run by Earl gained ground for the Greens, but his pass out to Quirke went astray. G. Murray, Adkins and Brown sent the play to Waihi’s 25. D. and J. Callanan and Taylor set up a determined attack by bustling tactics and went to Star’s quarter. G. Murray relieved with a good liner. Palmer, Sherratt and Neutze ~took the play to Star’s 25, and Neutze and J. Callanan headed a movement to the line. Meikle saved with a kick to the 25 flag. A run by G. South went to Star’s 25 where Waihi were awarded a penalty, but Earl’s kick at goal went outside. From a scrum Quirke secured and ran to Star’s 25 where ne passed to Neutze, to Priest, who was upended near Star’s line. Meikle cleared with a good liner, Adkins, Ramage and Shewan with a good rally took the ball to Waihi’s line, Waihi forcing. Quirke saved a dangerous rush by the Star forwards, by picking uo and kicking out past the mid-way flag. D. and J. Callanan led a good rush to Star’s line, where a scrum was held, G. South secured and went over for a good try. the sick at goal was forfeited. Waihi 11. Star 0. At this stage of the game. Earl had a leg broken, and played was abandoned with the score. Waihi 11 Star 0 Mr G. F. Doyle was referee. LOWER GRADE RESULTS. Junior. Star B. 5 beat Star A. 3. Old Boys 9 beat Pleasant Point 0. Temuka 3 drew with Celtic 3. Third Grade. Star 9 beat Waihi 5. Old Boys 6 drew with Pareora 6. Fourth Grade. School A. 16 beat Star A. 0. School B. 19 beat Star B. 8. Geraldine beat Celtic by default. Fifth Grade. Star 14 beat Pareora 0. School A. 17 beat School B. 0. SOFT GROUNDS IN WELLINGTON. By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, July 19. Football games to-day were played on soft grounds, with the sky overcast. Rugby results were:— Eastbourne 14 beat Hutt 6. Petone 17 beat Marist 8. Berhampore 11 beat Poneke 3. University 6 beat Oriental 0. SOUTHLAND TEAM. TO DEFEND RANFURLY SHIELD. By Telegraph—Press Association INVERCARGILL, July 20. The Southland selectors announce the following team to represent Southland in a Ranfurly Shield match with Wanganui on Saturday:— H. Norris. Threequarters.—E. H. Diack, J. H. Geddes, G. Porter < captain 1. Five-eighths.—L. Niven, R. Sharpe. Half.—A. H. Holden. Front row.—L. George, C. George. Lock.—H. McKenzie. Side row.—l. Galt, G. Purdue. Back row.—G. Purdue, T. Metcalfe, W. Southern. Wing-forward.—R. Bell.

WAIRARAPA WIN EASILY. BEAT MANAWHENUA IN MUD. By Telegraph—Press Association PALMERSTON NORTH, July 19. The annual match between Wairarapa and Manawhenua was played in drizzling rain on a sodden ground. From a forward scramble Fairbrother opened Wairaxapa’s account, scoring in a handy position, but Fuller failed to convert. Following a scrum, all the Manawhenua backs handled, and Fletcher went over. Tilley just missed the goal. From a Wairarapa forward attack, Donald scored, and Jury narrowly missed the conversion. At half-time the score was Wairarapa 6, Manawhenua 3. Rain had ceased when the second spell commenced. A Wairarapa back movement saw Stringfellow send Corkill under the posts, and Fuller converted. Wairarapa kept Manawhenua penned in their territory, but hard rucking forward play kept the visitors out until Jury went over in the corner. Fuller failed to convert. From a scrum at the corner, Wairarapa hooked, and the ball went to Denby, who cut in neatly to score under the posts. Fuller converted. Denby opened to Corkill, to Stringfellow, who ran round under the posts, and Fuller added the extra points. Wairarapa got another try from a loose rush, Corkill pouncing on the leather. Fuller goaled nicely, and the game ended Wairarapa 29, Manawhenua 3. BIG WIN FOR AUCKLAND B. By Telegraph—Press Assosiatioa AUCKLAND. July 19. At Rugby, Auckland B. 41 beat King Country 13. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. By Telegraph—Press Association NAPIER, July 19. A junior representative fixture between Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa was won by the Bay by 20 points to 3. DUNEDIN CHAMPIONSHIP. By Telegraph—Press Association DUNEDIN, July 20. In Otago Rugby Union senior matches yesterday, results were as follows: — ’Varsity A. 12 beat Pirates 3. Alhambra 8 beat Kaikorai 3. Southern 9 beat Dunedin 0. ’Varsity B. 21 beat Zingari 5. CHRISTCHURCH RESULTS. By Telegraph—Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, July 20. Football matches on Saturday were played in spring-like sunshine, with a warm nor’-west breeze. Old Boys 9 drew with Merivale 9. Varsity 11 beat Technical 6. Albion 21 beat Linwood 3. Christchurch 45 beat Sydenham 6.

WANGANUI MATCH ON WEDNESDAY. The first North Island provincial team to tour the South Island this season will be Wanganui. The team is due in Timaru by to-morrow morning's express, and will meet South Canterbury at Fraser Park on Wednesday at 2.30. I The players selected for the tour Backs: D. Thompson, McLennan, Raukawa Taihape); F. Duncan. Morgan, Vangioni. Ambrose, Lowe, Gibbons (all of Wanganui). Forwards: Kilkolly, Heise. Appleton (Taihape); Smith, Stewart, E. Fromont, Byres, Mclntyre. Paerana (all Wanganui); Walden and Preston (Rangitikei). ! The team is to play South Canterbury, at Timaru on July 23; Southland at Invercargill on July 26; Otago at Dunedin on July 30; North Otago at Oamaru on August 2: and Canterbury at Christchurch on August 6.

A DISLOCATED HIP. By Telegraph—Press Association INVERCARGILL. July 20. While playing in a representative trial game at Rugby Park on Saturday, Andrew Falconer (21). of Makarewa Junction, had his right hip dislocated An anaesthetic was administered to Falconer on the field, and the injured man was admitted to the Southland Hospital afterwards. Falconer, who is a five-eighth had been playing brillant football up to the time of his injury, and his loss to Southland football on the eve of the shield matches is a heavy one.