A WHIRLWIND FINISH

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19906, 17 September 1934, Page 8

A WHIRLWIND FINISH

TARANAKI BEATS AUCKLAND By Telegraph - Press Association AUCKLAND. September 15. After being overshadowed for the greater part of the game, the Taranaki Rugby representatives thrilled a crowd of 8000 at Eden Park to-day in a whirlwind finish, enabling them to defeat Auckland by 28 points to 15. The Ranfurly Shield was not at stake. After Miss Jean Batten had kicked off the Taranaki forwards gained command and maintained a strong attack. Gudgeon was playing an enterprising game and about 10 minutes after the start sent his forwards away in a great loose rush. The backs joined in and Townsend took a long pass to dive across at the corner. Collins goaled. Then the Auckland forwards settled down to solid packing, and after a brilliant line kick by Caughey, Hedge cut through from the line-out to score a fine try. Heazlewood goaled. Auckland maintained the pressure and Murdoch sent Kedgley away, Caughey keeping up with the winger to take an inpass and score between the posts. Heazlewood goaled. Another fine run by Gudgeon put Taranaki on attack. Corner saved well but the Taranaki forwards won from the line out and Clarke picked up in the loose to score. Collins missed the kick. Auckland attacked at the start of the second spell but when a back movement broke down the Taranaki forwards took the ball almost the full length of the field, Clarke spoiling a golden scoring chance by kicking too hard. Auckland returned with a lightning dash by Corner, and when the half-back was stopped Hedge picked up to dodge over for a try. Heazelwood goaled. The Taranaki forwards led by Clarke continued to play magnificently in the loose, but the backs lacked cohesion. However, in a blindside movement Kinsella badly be.u Heazelwood and ran round for a try under the posts. Collins goaled. Taranaki immediately bustled Auckland to its goal line, and Brown and Sangster ran through strongly for the latter to score near the posts. Collins goaled. Another great forward rush took play to Auckland’s line, and Brown dived over from a scrum. Collins goaled. The whirlwind burst of scoring temporarily demoralised Auckland. Just at the close perfect handling by the backs and forwards saw Fastier score between the posts. Collins goaled and the game ended. Taranaki 28, Auckland 15.

ASSOCIATION CHATHAM CUP FINAL By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, September 16. The largest gathering to attend a soccer match in Wellington since the Chinese team’s visit in 1924 saw Thistle (Auckland) beat Thistle (Christchurch) 2-1 in the Chatham Cup final. The game was made the occasion of a Scottish celebration, pipers and Highland dancers entertaining the crowd. The GovernorGeneral and Lady Bledisloe were present, the former presenting the cup to the Auckland team. The match was not so good as some previous contests, but nevertheless was fast and exciting. There was little between the teams, but credit must go to Auckland who played a man short throughout the second spell through McCosh, captain and right back, injuring a leg. Adam scored for Christchurch in the first spell, and in the second Sutherland, the Christchurch goalee, in attempting to clear deflected the ball into his own net. Wood also scored. By TeiegraDP Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, September 15. Rangers 4 beat Linwood 2. In the English Cup semi-final St. Albans 2 beat Western 1.