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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21127, 29 August 1938, Page 12

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Bright Game at Anzac Square Fraser Cup Final The final of the Fraser Cup was 1 played on Anzac Square on Saturday , between Pirates and Northern. The ground was in good order, and overhead conditions were favourable, with a complete absence of wind and sun. Northern won the toss and the Mayor (Mr W. G. Tweedy) kicked oil. A smart run by G. Denley, the Pirates right wing, carried play into Northern territory, F. Stack relieving with a high kick and returning the ball to midfield. Pirates resumed the attack. Nicol secured inside the penalty area and opened the score, Wynne, the Northern ’keeper making a great attempt to re~ch the ball. Pressed by Northern's front rank, Weston conceded a corner, Thompson heading a well placed bail by F. Stack over the cross-bar. Two free-kicks to Northern were cleared by DeLatour, and shortly afterward both Johnman and Ramage drove over the goal-line. A cross by Cowles on Northern's left should have been turned into the net, the Northern front rank missing badly from close in. DeLatour was again prominent in saving from a corner kick. At halftime the score was Pirates 1, Northern 0. Northern made the first attack, keeping possession from the kick-off. Pirates had a narrow escape, DeLatour leaving the goal to field a loose ball. The situation was saved by Jeffreys falling back and clearing to midfield. Thomas dribbled well, and after a solo run tested Wynne, the Northern keeper proving safe. Dods made an opening and a dribbling rush by Northern’s front rank resulted in a corner. Offside helped Pirates to clear, Weston showing good form. Dods had a shot at goal, DeLatour saving with no time to spare. Northern kept up the pressure, Ramage and Johnmau shooting past. Platt fed the Northern towards with well turned passes, and a complete understanding between the Northern backs dealt effectively when Jefferys placed the ball to his front line men. Thompson, the Northern right winger, was showing a great improvement on his play in comparison with his efforts during the first spell. A free kick to Northern taken by W. Stack and partly saved by DeLatour resulted in Stack equalising the score. A second goal to Northern was added by Johnman, from a cross by Thompson. Northern added two more goals in quick successive. Dods beating De Latour with a high shot and Ramage securing in a good position from a rebound off the cross-bar, making the final score:—Northern 4, Pirates 1. The game was controlled by Mr W. Roundhill. Old Players’ Game The match between officials for the season 1938, and past players resulted in a draw, each side scoring two goals, Fitzgerald and R. Taylor sharing the scoring honours. UNIVERSITY TEAM Bv Telegraph—Pres* Association PALMERSTON NORTH, August 28. The following New Zealand University Rugby football team was announced on Saturday evening by the sole selector, Mr T. G. Hislop, for the game at Hamilton on Tuesday. Full-back, J. F. J. Egan (Otago). Three-quarters—L. A. D. Hayman (Auckland), A. G. Hunter (Canterbury), M. Watt (Otago). Five-eighths—P. B. Overton (Canterbury), H. R. C. Wild (Victoria). Half-back —P. F. Howden (vicer ptain, Otago). Forwards—M. Gomez (Canterbury), R. Burke (Victoria), S. McNicoll (Victoria), L. S. Drake (captain, Auckland), W. Lange (Auckland), T. E. Trott (Otago), I. L. Vosailagi (Otago), G. W. Mack (Otago). Emergencies—H. M. Foreman (Auckland), M. J. Wall (Otago), J. W. Edwards (Auckland), E. Malley (Canterbury).