School and Playground

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17881, 24 June 1926, Page 10

School and Playground

BY

“DEMONI.”

RUGBY FOOTBALL. Owing to the death of their late head master, Mr C. K. Be van-Brown, none of the Boys’ High School junior teams look part in matches last week, and consequently a fair number of the games have been postponed till later in the season. As time is advanenig the teams will be well advised to play the postponed matches as soon as possible, particularly as some of them have a direct bearing upon the competition. SENIOR TEAMS. A most interesting game resulted when St Bede's 1. met School I. last Saturday. Play throughout was fast and exciting. School I. having the better of the play during the first spell, whilst St Bede's were superior after half-time. School had a slight advantage in weight amongst the forwards and during the first half kept their backs plentifully supplied with the ball. The passing, however, was not sufficiently accurate, and, although Soames got the ball away well from the scrum, the did not work too well together, whilst the absence of Dickson from his position on the wing weakened the School attack. The St Bede's team was also beneath its full strength, M’Kinnon being unable to play, whilst Barrett (lock) and Vavasour (half-back) both had to leave the field through injuries. Barrett’s weight was much missed in the scrum, and although the St Bede’s hookers frequently secured possession the ball seldom came out to their halfback during the first spell, when School were pushing strongly in the scrums. .11). Crosble replaced Vavasour, and, although his passing at times was a trifle wild, he got the ba.ll out quickly and with a. little more experience in the position should develop into a very useful type of half-back. Mortloclc played a very sound game for School as five-eighths, but did not link up too well with Innes. The latter is a plucky player, but appears a trifle too small for the job. Billcliff found a hard man to mark in To Aika, but gave a very creditable exhibition. He, however, would be well advised to rest his knee, which still seems to be giving him some trouble. Hendren and Furlong, wingers for St Bede’s, both played bright football, whilst Merritt was again prominent amongst the School rearguard, but did not see enough of the ball. Bunn, on the other wing, showed promise, but is light for the position. Of the St Bede’s-backs the most outstanding was Driscoll, the first five-eighth, some of his runs showing fine determination, whilst he is also developing a very useful swerve. Te Aika. as usual, was very sound on defence, as was Hawken, the St Bede's full-back. Thorne, l'or School, also played a sound game, but at times showed a tendency to wait for the bounce. Amongst the forwards Stanton and B. Anisy were conspicuous for St Bede's. whilst Kennedy got through a lot of good spoiling as wingforward. On one occasion the latter was a trifle unlucky not to score, as he lost the ball after be had crossed the line. For School, Smith was perhaps the best of tbe forwards, but the whole pack went well, particularly during the first spell. I< el man is a very solid grafter, but has a tendency to get offside. whilst one or two of the others could work harder in the tight. Harley is not sufficiently aggressive as wing forward. During the first spell Merritt kicked a penalty goal for School 1., and although St Bede’s made great efforts to score during the second half, the game ended 3-nil in favour of School I. On one occasion in the second spell St Bede’s looked like making a draw of it, when Hendren had a penalty shot from near half-way. The kick was a good one, but. unfortunately for St Bede’s, went just outside the post. Referee, Mr Empson.

St ’Bede's I. played a friendly game against College IT. last week and scored a win by the narrow margin of 8-6 after a keen struggle, and from the results of the above two games things do not look too bright for School J. on July 7. Tn their game against College IT. St Bede's attacked from the kick-off, and Hawken scored almost immediately. The kick failed and a long period of even play followed. The College forwards were superior to their opponents, but high and well-directed kicking by the backs gained much ground for St Bede's, who towards half-time broke through. Hendren scoring between the •posts. The same player converted and the teams crossed over with St Bede’s leading by 8 points to nil. In the second half College 11. pressed St Bede's hard. A free kick in front was turned to advantage by Roberts and the score stood 8-3. Clive and take play followed and then the College backs broke away from their own twenty-five and a good passing rush, in which Douglas, Newton, Busk and Hill participated, resulted in the latter scoring. The kick failed to improve, and. although College 11. made great efforts to add to their total, the J-’t Bede's defence was sound and the game ended with the 'score unchanged. Referee, Rev Father Dowling. Bast Saturday St Andrew’s I. met’ Technical Old Boys, and a. good game resulted in a win for St Andrew’s by V.) points to 9. The opening stages were in favour of Technical, who attacked from the kick-off and finally broke through to score at the corner. Technical kept up tlie pressure and after a period of hard forward play a passing rush resulted in a try being scored in a handy position. The kick, however, failed and Technical led by 6-nil. Even plaA- followed and then the St Andrew’s backs got into action and a nice piece of passing eventuated. The ball travelled out io Biackinore. who, after a splendid run along the line, scored at the corner. Half-time came soon afterwards \*i£h Technical leading by 6 points to 3. In -the second spell St Andrew's showed better form, and at the end of five minutes' play a good cross kick by Gibb gave Blackmore an opportunity and the speedy winger again crossed the line. M’Donald converted and St Andrew's nf.v led 8-6. The latter continued to attack, and from the tight Nixon got his hacks away. Another good effort saw Blackmore notch his third try, 11-6. A period of even play followed, and then another St Andrew's passing rush found the opposition out of position and Bareombe dashed over at the corner} 14-6. Technical now made great efforts to wipe off the deficiency and tight play near the. St Andrew's twenty-five resulted in a Technical forward ’battling over near the flag. 14-:*. This reverse woke St Andrew's up, and, from now to the end of the game play was in their favour. Towards time another good passing rush enabled Bareombe to score his second trv. M'Donald converted and the game ended 1 9-9 In favour of St Andrew’s 1. Bast week College I. travelled out to try conclusions with Lincoln College, and a fine interesting game resulted in a win for the " farmers ” by 16 points to 5. Play was even and hard through-

out, College having the belter of the first spell, in which Spence scored as the result of solid forward play. Lumsden converted, and half-time came with the score 5-nil in favour of College ITn the second spell weight, began to tell, and Bineoln attacked strong!}-. The defence held for some time, but Bineoln kept up the pressure and finallv a try and a penalty goal put them in the lead. The College backs now made everv effort to throw the ball about, but Bincoin were superior a.mongst the forwards and gave their opponents little chance to become dangerous. Towards the end of the spell two strong attacks by Bineoln. pierced the College defence, and, both trie* being converted, the game ended in favour of Bineoln College by 16 points to 5. » SECOND GRADE. St Andrew’s 11. proved rather too good for West Christchurch .1., and notched a good win by 20 points to 6. March, Boulton, Gibb and Wilson scored tries for St Andrew’s, March converting two tries, whilst Gibb also potted a goal. For West Christchurch Chinnery and Fraser each scored a try. Referee, Mr E. E. Buttrell. Christ's College IV. proved too strong for St Bede's 11., whom they defeated by 68 points to nil. Be Grove M'Kellar (2), Wynn-Williams (2), Blundell, M'Hardy, Murphy, Hill, ActonAdanis, Blunden and Kennedy scored tries, eight, of which were converted by Kerr. Be Grove also kicked a penalty goal. Referee, Mr S. Slowey, College 111. scored their second win last week when they met Technical I. and won by 22 points to 6. For College Murray (2), Dawson, Stevenson and Kerr scored tries. Parson converting one try and also kicking a penalty goal. For Technical Ryan and Bell scored tries. Referee, Mr H. G. Carver. THIRD *GRADE. The only game played in the third grade was between St Andrew’s 111. and Technical 11., St Andrew’s winning by f Points to nil. For the winners M'FarJane and Ensor scored tries, one being converted by Jamieson. Referee, Mr J. D. Baybutt, FOIJRTII* GRADE. •College VII. proved too g-ood for Teohical 111., whom they defeated bv ?* points to nil. Savage (2), Coop. Morrow, Richa.rdson. Gerard and Cameron scored tries for College, Semes converting three. Referee, Mr B. R. R. Denny. College VII. also played St Bede’s HI. last week, and notched another victory by 19 points to 4. Savage again was £ore * notching three tries whilst Hiatt andj Dunkley also scored. Symes converted two tries, whilst O Brien potted a. goal for St Bede s. Referee, Rev O. W. Williams. College VIII. also met St Bede's 111 last week, but in this case St Bede’s proved the winners by 26 points to 6. For St Bede s Beban (2), Duncan, M’Cullough, O'Brien and Allen secured tries Beban and O’Brien each converting one try whilst O’Brien also potted a goal. For College Blundell and Wilkin gained tries. Referee, Mr S. Slowey. COBTS GRADE. The only game played in this grade was between Technical and College and resulted In a tyin f or the former by J 4 points to o. For Technical Friench (2) and techou scored tries, the former con- ° ne an d also kicking a penalty goal. Tor College Harley secured a try. Referee, Mr J. B. M’Bride.

HEAVY-WEIGHT GRADE. B scored their first win last when they defeated Cathedral Grammar School by 9 points to (i For LIGHT-WEIGHT UPPER. A fine game resulted last week when Technical A met West Christchurch A. The same was evenly contested throuchout. Technical winning by 9 points to f• J- Crisp, Barker and W. Crisp scored tries for the winners, whilst Bane gained a try for West Christchurch. Referee, Mr G. S. A. Bi ltd iff. St Andrew’s scored their first win last week, defeating St Bede’s A by 9 points to T. For the winners S. Wilson scored a try, Jamieson kicked a goal from a mark and Coop recorded a penalty goal. For St Bede’s A Dunn potted a goal and Duggan scored a uw Referee, Mr J. A. Holmes. « BIGHT-WEIGHT MIDDLE AND BOWER. In the light-weight middle grade Technical <; won by default from Cathedral Grammar School. in the light-weight lower grade Technical E defeated St Bede’s C by 64 points to nil M'Phall (S), Holmes (2). Todd (2)! Lindsay and Gallaher scored tries for Technical, M'Phail (2), Holmes, Puddle. Dorman and Todd converting tries. Referee, Mr G. Harrison. ASSOCIATION' FOOTBALL. PRIMARY’ SCHOOLS. The primary school competitions were commenced on Friday last, four matches in the B grade being played. The A grade matches will commence this week Marist C and Marist D met iri a friendly match. The competition game will he played later in the season. East. Christchurch defeated Richmond by <>ne goal to nil, Taylor scoring. For East Christchurch Prince, Tavjor, Phillips, Martin, Sutherland and Cordell were the best, Bentley, Bissett, Shaw, M’Kenzfe and Fa rail ton playing well for Richmond. St Michael’s defeated St Albans bv four goals to nil. Glasson (2), Douglas (1) and Martin (1) being the successful marksmen. Most prominent on the St Michael’s side were Bruorton, Martin. Shirley, Douglas, Glasson and Matthews, whilst for ,3t Albans Smith, Xeatc Jolly, Little, -Cheetham and M’Cann played best. Addington Convent (2) defeated St Mary’s (0). These teams were fairly evenly matched, but the Addington boy's made more use of their opportunities. Both sets of forwards were inclined to get too close in before shooting at goal. P. Considine and Mills scored the goals. Jackson played well in goal for Addington. saving nicely on several occasions. Quill was the better of the backs, and has the makings of a. first-class deJender. Considine, a diminutive vouth played a great game at centre half, and his goal was the result of fast following- up. Garty has the makings of a good outside right. Mills, Griffiths and Bear man also played well. For St Mark’s Boland, tn goal, played a great game, saving many shots in fine style. Brosnahan, at centre forward, made several good solo runs. But tried to get too close to goal before shooting. Bradley. Grofski and Crouclier also showed good form.