School and Playground

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16820, 24 August 1922, Page 2

School and Playground

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“Demon”

SECONDARY NOTES. School, who left by the express for Inverca.rgill this morning, will be represented in the inter-chools tournament by the following:— Full-back—G. M. Kemp. Three-quarters—J. D. Macmillan, I. B. Cromb, W. Moffat. Five-eighths—G. Mortlock, A. J. Brown. Ilalf-back—R. J. Carleton. Forwards—ll. T. J. Thacker. N. Porterfield. A. J. Morley, I. li. SKipworth, J. T. Burrows (.captain). R. B. Miles, S. C. Speight, J. C. R. Hindenach (wingi. The team is far from a weak one, even though they have been twice defeated by College, and only drew with Waitaki, and favoured by a little luck might quite easily prove successful. The emergencies are: — Forwards—T. D. Holmes. G. Essori. Backs —G. Berry. The first round of the tourney will be played on Saturday, whilst the finals take place on the Wednesday following. School have now been the winners for two years ni succession. On both occasions they defeated Otago in the final, but this year they play the Dunedin boys in the first round. College go north to-morrow to compete in their annual tournament against. Wellington College and Wanganui Collegiate School. The tournament will take place this year in Wellington, and the Christchurch t earn will consist of the following:— Full-hack—T. T. G- Birch. Three-quarters—G. F. M’Hardy, E. D. T. Lewis, R. P. Hunter-Weston. Five-eighths—R. O. Talbot (captain). T. R. Sheen. Half-back—E. K. M’Lean. Forwards—R. C. Grigg. W. C. Stafford. J. Q. M’William. H. B. Godfrey. V. J. Harris, K. F. Armstrong, C. H. Miller, G. Williams (wing). Emergencies—Forwards. W. W. Sherrett, B. R. Guy; baoks, J. S. Batchelor, R. E. Harris. G. L. Nicol and H. N. Greenwood are unable to make the trip. The team, which goes up under the charge of the head master. Rev E. C. Crosse, will most likely be accompanied by their well-known coach. Mr P. Harvey. The first game of the tournament takes place on Saturday. August 26, when Wellington meet Wanganui. The second match takes place on the Monday, and is between Christ's College and Wanganui, whilst College and Wellington meet in the final game on the Wednesday. College are a strong side this season, and so far have not sustained a- defeat. A® it is rumoured that neither Wanganui nor Wellington is particularly strong, there seems a very fair chance of College again proving victorious. College won the tournament last year, when it was played in Wanganui, sooring two wins. COMPETITION GAMES. As College I. defeated School I. last week it means that College win the Senior grade, having been undefeated. School are runners-up with two defeats, both at the hands of College I. St Bede’s T. are third, having been beaten on four occasions. The final for the second grade was played last week, when West Christchurch I met and defeated School 111. by 19-3. This grade was very closely contested. Technical College 1., who commenced play in this grade, went through to the end of the first series without, defeat, and then, in a very sporting way decided, with the consent of the committee, to withdraw their team from this grade and to play the second series in the Senior competition. Technical T. had beaten both West I. and School 111. decisively, while School llTwere also beaten at the commencement of the season by St Andrews The first game between West I. and School TIT. resulted in a win for the latter team hy 20—8. and so at the end of the first series both of the teams had sustained n couple of defeats. Early in the second scries West I. drew with St Andrew's 11.. whilst in the second last round School Til. and College 111. also drew. This left West I. and School 111. level, but the final game, which was played last week, proved a rather easy victory for West- Soon after the commencement. of the game West scored, but before half-time Bchool got across and levelled things un. Tn the second spell the West backs got. going very well, and mainly by means of excellent naming rushes brought the score to 19—3. Holmes (2), Lilbnrne (2) and Gibson scored tries for the winners. Lilburne converted two tries. Referee. Mr G. R. Wilson. The final of the third grade has not yet been decided. It is practically certain to a triangular contest between School V. and College IV. and St Bede's 111., hut as the latter school has already gone on vacation there seems to he little chance of completing the competition this Tn the first series of games in the Colts fourth grade) School. Technical and St Andrew’s each suffered ore defeat. School beating St Andrews. Technical heating School and St Andrew's beating Technical. Tn the second series, however. Technical defeated School 9-3, whilst St Andrew's also scored a victory over School, the score being 3-nil, and tho final was played la-st week, between the Saints and Technical. The eame was fast throughout, but the Green's proved a sounder combination, and wor comnaratively easily bv 21-6. Marshal] (4). Marsh. Stiver and Meredith scored tries for the winners. Dowling secured a try. and Cunningham kicked a penalty goal for St Andrew's. Referee. Mr J. 11. Murdock. , , , A Senior grade game was played last Saturday between Technical T. and St Andrew’s I. After a dose contest St Anrfrew’s won by R-3. D. M'Crosti- onrt Untied erf 800 red for fho winnors. whilst Pollock sot across for the losers. Beferee, Mr G- M. M’Kenzie. St Andrew’s lieht-weiehts beat College bv 34-3. * Fleming (3). R- Nixon (3). Priestnall 12'. Dowling and Baird scored Fries, two of v-hich were converted by Fleming. Referee. M * F. Guernsey. .. St Andrew s T. beat Colleee IT. bv 22-nil-Anderson (2). Rav, Royds and England scored tries. Slos* and Anderson each con-vf»-ted one try. A try was also awarded for obstruction. Referee. Mr J. H. Williamson. SCHOOL T. t COLLEGE T. School I- played their second match against College T, last week and a, remarkably fine game resulted m a win for College by 12 points to I°. In the oils match between these tea , ” t won comparatively easily by week they were a little lucky for each

side scored a couple of and also had a potted goal to its credit. The difference of two points resulted from the fact that College converted one of their tries whilst School failed with both kicks. The High School forwards were far 100 good for the College vanguard. Harrow 3 was a host in himself whilst Miles and Porterfield grafted hard all day. the only weakness among the School forwards being their winger, Hindenach, who, although doing excellent work in the loose, did not protect his half-back sufficient!v. Tho College inside backs M’Lean. Sheen and Talbot were full of resource and completely outclassed the School rear division who, however, played fine defensive foothall. Birch, at full-hack for College. wa„ very sound, his kicks both to the lino and the centre being well judged. The School full-back. Kemp, however, was far from successful and frequently had his side in danger by bad handling and by invariahlv waiting for the ball to bounce. Cromb opened the total with a potted goal for School »nd shortly afterwards tho same player got across and made the score 7—nil. College then took a turn of attacking and M Hardy secured a trv V potted goal by Sheen levelled the which half-rime was School 7, College In the second spell College were the first to get across, Sheen scoring and Talbor copvertmg. MacMillan notched Schools ether try and Cromb’s kick bouncing bac« from the upright the game ended: College 12, School 10. SCHOOL I. v ST BEDES I. Last Saturday School I. and St Bedes I. met to decide the semi-final of the Moascar Cup competition. The game which was played a* a curtain-raiser to the representative match, can only be a. poor exhibition and unless i'cnool. who ultimately proved victorious by 13 points to 3. can play better football in the final, their chances of retaining the trophy will be very slim indeed. St Bedes although considerably lighter, dominated the play for three-quarters of the game School’s hard game against College three days previously may, to some degree have accounted for their poor form but’ even taking this fact, into account, there can be no doubt that their plav was mo-t disappointing. St Bedes, owing to the age limit, were without the services of two of their beat players, Milligan and Spring. The farmer was missed verv much in the forwards whilst on several occasions with a determined runner such as Spring amongst the backs 8t Bedes would have been certain to have scored. The first few moments of the game were evenly contested, but after a forward attack by the Blues. Payne put in a good run and found the line- in School's twentyfive. The Blues brought play back to half-way v.’here they were penalised. Murphy's kick fell short and School forced. Almost immediately after the drop-out, Payne secured and with a clever corkscrew run. brought play down on School’s line. A speculator relieved for the while and after much fumbling by both sets of backs. Galvin, Payne and O Connor brought off a nice bout- of pa-ssing which, however, failed to pierce the defence. Tne first quarter closed without any score. The School forwards now came to light with some good loose work, but a timely n ark stemmed t heir progress and St Bedes by fast following up, again brought play into the School twenty-five. Several rushes were attempted, but School's defence was sound for a while. A loose rush by tho Blue forwards looked like relieving the position, but over-running spoilt the movement and shortly afterwards Payne received the ball, beat two men and transferred to O'Connor. The latter player appeared to knock on. but was not pulled np. He secured, kicked over the line and beat Moffat for the ball. The kick failed. Ft Bedes 3, School 0. School were soon penalised but Dickel’s kick fell a little short and Carleton. by n good run. put his side into good position but faulty handling let St Bedes relieve and they in turn attacked. Shortly before half-time Murphy, the St Bedes captain, was injured and had to retire, his place being filled by Taylor. The spell ended with. St Bedes attacking and the score St Bede® 3. School 0. On resuming School were immediately aggressive and set up a strong attack which was only kept out by determined tackling. Mullan finally by a solo effort brought play back to half-way where it stayed for some time. School, however, were not to be denied and a loose rush by their forwards put the Saints on the defensive. Carleton got the ball away neatly to his backs and a fine rush swept up on the St Bedes lino. Cromb beat his man by a- good side-step and left MarmiUan a clear run home. Cromb converted. SchooL 5, St. Bodes 3. This reverse seemed to demoralise the Saints defence aud School kept them penned on tho line. Brown cut in and was nearly across but Hobeu saved for St Bedes. School came again and passing in which Mortlock, Brown and Cromb featured, saw the latter score. He converted his own try. School JO, St Bedes 3. The spell ended with School still ingEarly in the last quarter a loose rush swept up on the Saints line and Burrow's nearly scored. Moffat, however secured and dived over. The kick failed. School 13. St Bedes 3. School again attempted passing, hut. bad handling allowed the Saints to take the aggressive. Several fine rushes hy the Black rearguard almost succeeded in piercing the defence. hut Kemp and Mortlock excelled in defence. Both teams toward the end of the. game were playing good football, the St Bedes backs doing particularly dashing work. Several rushes were within an ace of scoring aud finally handling in the scrum gave the Saints a penalty in good position. M’Kay scaled. School 13, Ft Bedes 6. The Blacks still kept up the pressure but failed to get across and tho game ended with the score. School 13, St Bedes 6. Referee. Mr L. Gainey. PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVES. The Primary Schools representatives left by the express Dr Dunedin this morning. They are a strong side and should give 0. good account of themselves down South, last Saturday the team played a game f gainst the North Canterbury primary schools representatives and although tho latter warn was heavier, the Christchurch boys scored an < aey win by 41—nil. This is the first time that a South Island primary schools Rugby tournament has been held- competition is between teams representing Canterbury. South Canterbury. Otago and Southland.