Old Boys Score Easy Win Against Albion Fifteen.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19108, 28 June 1930, Page 10

Old Boys Score Easy Win Against Albion Fifteen.

CHRISTCHURCH, MERIVALE AND VARSITY ALL TRIUMPH BY BIG MARGINS. Old Boys, showing fine combination, defeated Albion on the Oval at Lancaster Park to-day by 21 points to 3. Other senior games resulted:— Christchurch 22, Sydenham 0. Merivale 24, Technical 6. Varsity 30, West 9.

As is usual on Charity Day, a good crowd assembled at Lancaster Park this afternoon. The facts that the weather was fine and that the fixture on the oval, Albion v Old Boys, promised an entertaining game, helped to attract a good crowd. OLD BOYS V. ALBION. Albion and Old Boys met on the oval. The teams were:— Old Boys (white)— M. P. Hall, J. Jacobs, S-. R. Carleton, J. Harris, G. D. Innes, D. Hay, W. C. Dailey, F. M’Millan, N. Porterfield, F. Bowes, A. C. Wade, C. M. Harris, F. Foley, S. Chamberlain, A. C. Harris. Albion (black)—A. W. Roberts, W. Sweenev, T. Preston, J. Steel, R. Huria, 11. Lilburne, T. Hodgkinson, F. Melvin, R. Dawson, J. Middleton, T. Manning, G. Howell, A. Carson, T. Hooker, H. Smith. Old Boys attacked with swift back rushes from the kick-off, and after two minutes’ play Porterfield slung the ball out to Dailey, all the backs handling for Jacobs to score wide out. Carleton converted finely. Old Boys 5, Albion 0. The Albion forwards rushed play into Old Boys’ territory, only for a swift rush by the opposing backs to have them on the defence again. Lilburne and Sweeney showed out in a rush which pressed Old Boys, Harris being the man to run back and relieve. Hall fielded a kick and had a pot at goal. The ball struck the post and rebounded into the Old Boys’ hands, a pack of forwards going over, only to be beaten for the ball. Huria went in to first five-eighth, with Lilburne second. Solid collaring met the next Old Boys’ rush, but Albion’s counterattack broke down at Preston, and an exchange of kicks saw Harris find the line well in the Albion territory. Jacobs intercepted and pressed Albion with a neat punt, Roberts saving in the nick of time. Then it was Lilburne’s turn to intercept, and he drove Old Boys to half way with a good kick. Albion were more than holding their own in the forwards, only to be driven back time after time by the speed of the Old Boys’ rearguard. Judicious kicks by Dailey and Hay kept Albion defending hard, and a scrum infringement gave Carleton a chance at goal, which he turned to good advantage. Old Boys 8, Albion 0. The Old Boys* forwards smashed through to send their backs away, Jacobs being thrown out a few yards from the line. Albion had to force down to save. Hall saved itaatly when Sweeney went down the side line with the ball at his feet. Lilburne opened Albion’s account with a fine goal from a penalty, and half-time came with the score:— Old Boys 8, Albion 3. Second Spell, Old Boys went to the attack straight away on resumption, and in a back rush Hay cut out a man, and Innes beat the opposition easily for a good try. Carleton converted. Old Boys 13, Albion 3. A minute later Carleton had a long and unsuccessful shot at goal. Carleton sent back an individual rush by Melvin, and fine work by Harris and Dailey pressed Albion. Jacobs went away down the blind side, only to have his inpass intercepted. A splendid rush, in which Jacobs fooled two men and then sent infield expertly, gave Innes a try which Carleton converted. Old Boys 18, Albion 3. Albion had no finish in their backs to help the forwards, who were going well. Lilburne was too closely marked to do much good. Rush after rush improved Old Bovs’ position territorially, a free kick pulling up their advance. Huria and Sweeney transferred play, and Lilburqe and Steel took a hand on the other wing, only to meet solid defence. A weak kick went right into Innes's hands, and he sent Carleton and Jacobs away. The latter scored an easy try. Carleton’s kick missed narrowly. Old Boys 21, Albion 3. There was no further score, the final whistle blowing with the scores: OLD BOYS 21 ALBION 3 Mr E. Empson was referee.

SYDENHAM V. CHRISTCHURCH.

Christchurch turned out In full force against Sydenham at the Show Grounds, and from the start pushed Sydenham back to their line. After ten minutes, however, Sydenham got busy, and for a quarter of an hour held Christchurch well inside their own half, and frequently were within an ace of scoring. Sydenham were going well in both the backs and the forwards, and made use of every opportunity. M’Gregor got possession in a handy position, and, dummying his way through, scored. The kick failed. A moment later Fulton brought off a beautiful pot from a long way out, earning a good deal of applause. Christchurch were now definitely on the offensive, and shortly before time Robilliard got possession from a scrum near the Sydenham line, and ran over in the corner. Fulton’s kick missed, and half-time came soon after with the score:—Christchurch 10, Sydenham 0.

The opening of the second spell saw both teams attacking strongly, and the game hovering round the half-way line with Sydenham slightly in the advantage. The Christchurch backs got away eventually, Robilliard making a good run, but being pushed cut almost on the line. Taylor secured from the throw in, and dived over, Mullan converting. Christchurch now began a determined attack. M’Duff secured from a line out on the twenty-five line, and threw a long pass to Marshall, who transferred to Scrimshaw. Scrimshaw handed on to Stewart, who got over in the corner. The kick missed. Sydenham made a. determined bid, and forced play right up to the Christchurch line. Greatbatch, Dine arid Dunmill being prominent. Christchurch returned, and during a struggle under the Sydenham posts, Mullan took a brilliant and successful pot. Just on time Scrimshaw put in a good run, and scored. Time was called with the score:— CHRISTCHURCH 22 SYDENHAM 0

VARSITY V. WEST. Playing two men short. West Christchurch drew first blood. Mackay followed up fast. Henderson hesitated with the ball in his possession, and Mackay scored near the posts. Mackay converted. West Christchurch 5, Varsity 0. Play came back to West's twenty-five, and from a good position Henderson drop-kicked a nice goal Shortly after a free kick to Maroons allowed Loveridge to kick a penalty goal. Varsity 7, West Christchurch 5. Varsity were throwing the ball about, but the passing was erratic. ' From a scrum at half-way, a good passing bout by all the Varsity backs eventuated, R. N. Williams finally scoring. The' kick at goal failed. Varsity 10, West Old Boys 5. Williams ran through again but lost the ball near the line Another passing bout by all the Varsitv backs ended in Williams getting over. Still keeping up the attack, Williams scored again. Half-time scores: Varsity 16. West Old Boys 5. Immediately after the commencement of the second spell Bean was awarded a penalty try. Wells missed the kick. Bright passing by Varsity ended in Bean getting over. Varsity 22. West Old Boys 5. Varsity were running all over the opposition, both in the forwards and backs. A penalty kick enabled Loveridge to put the ball over the bar. A few minutes later Mackay potted a fine goal for West Christchurch. Williams again got over. King converting. The score was now Varsity 30, West Christchurch 9. An attack by Varsity saw Bean score. Mackay was playing well and ran to the Maroon goal-line, falling inches from success. Williams next ran through the opposition, F. J. Bennett converting. Time was called shortly after. Scores:—— VARSITY 38 WEST OLD BOYS 9 Mr C. Crozier refereed. MERIVALE V. TECHNICAL. Play opened raggedly, but Merivale had the advantage, and O'Connor got over in the corner for an unconverted try. Merivale 3, Technical 0. Technical retaliated, but good tackling broke up a passing movement In which Stevens, Johansen and Charlesworth handled. Brown made a good run along the line, but lost a chance for Merivale by hanging on when several men were waiting for a pass. Brown came to grief by being tossed into a bunch of

spectators on the sideline, bowling one over. Flewellyn and Brosnan were associated in a neat passing duo along the left wing, Flewellyn touching down for Brown to convert. Merivale 8, Technical 0. A few minutes later Merivale were penalised in front of the goal, and Collier had no difficulty in sending the ball over the bar. Merivale 8, Technical 3. Play returned to Technical’s twentyfive, wherq_Brosnan tc-ok a smart pass from Kirkland, touching down in the corner. Brown missed. Merivale 11, Technical 3. . A bright passing movement by the Merivale backs, in which the ball travelled snappily out to Flewellyn, was capped in good style, the centre showing good speed to touch down in a handy position for Rhodes to convert. Johns added an unconvertedtry within a minute .of Flewellyn's, and the score at half-time was: Marivale 19. Technical 3. After a Merivale attack had been repulsed immediately on resumption of play. Technical had the upper hand in a willing battle in Merivale’s twenty-five. Merivale forced, but Technical returned to the attack, and Merivale’s supporters spent many tense moments while the Technical forwards were hammering on the line. Flewellyn finally brought relief, picking up smartly and, with a pretty run, cut through the Technical side to half-way, where a shatter tackle by Bamford ended Ills career for the time being. Then followed a long spell of uneventful pidy. Merivale were penalised .for off-side play, and Collier goaled. Right on time O’Connor scored for Merivale, Ivirkland converting. The final score was:— MERIVALE 24 TECHNICAL ....... 6 Referee—Mr J. Higgins.

COLLEGES PLAY ANNUAL RUGBY FOOTBALL GAME.

This afternoon the first fifteens of St Andrew’s College and St Bede’s College played their annual match at the St Andrew’s College ground. The playing area, although a little holding, was otherwise in good condition. There was a good attendance of spectators. The teams lined out as follows: St Bede’s College—B. Bradley, K. Jones, M. O’Connor (captain), L. Harvey, V. O’Connell, M. Scully, F. Durn* ing, J. Blackmore, J. Phelan, B. Daly, H. Kennedy, T. Feehly, J. Bray, P. Egden and F. Beaumont.

St Andrew’s College—A. Stone, J. S. Wilson, M. C. Brown, J. W. B. Stevenson, I. J. D. Mulrson, G. A. Parsons, H. L. Jamieson (captain), R. M’Kenzie, W. S. Monk, F. J. Wilson, G. L. Symes, B. Ballantyne, I. W. Taylor, H. A. Crawford, and D. L. Ensor. Referee: Mr E. E. Luttrell. St Andrew’s kicked off with the wind behind them. Play was fast and open, both sides throwing the ball about freely. Faulty handling, however, spoilt several rushes by both rearguards. The forwards were playing a dogged game, both sides packing well and putting in their weight in the tight work. The St Bede's forwards were superior in the loose play where they frequently raked the opposition with well combined dribbling rushes. The first spell, which had been rather in favour of St Bede’s, ended without any scone. St Bede's 0, St Andrew’s 0.

The opening stages of the second spell were in favour of St Bede's, whose forwards kept St Andrew’s penned in their territory. Good .play by M’Kenzie and Ensor put St Andrew’s on the attack, and, after one passing rush had broken down through the ball going astray between Brown and Wilson, a ruck developed. From this, Jamieson got the ball away smartly, and it travelled through Parsons, Minson and Brown to Stevenson, who outpaced the opposition, running round Harvey and Bradley to score near the corner. The kick failed. St Andrew’s 3, St Bede's 0. The St Bede’s forwards then attacked hard in the loose, and play came to the St Andrew’s line, where first Scully and then Jones were nearly over. A good kick by Jamieson relieved. St Andrew’s took a share of the attacking. The ball came from a scrum and travelled out to Minson (who had changed places with Wilson on the wing) and a good run saw him score. J. S. Wilson converted. St Andrew's S, St Bede’s 0, Almost immediately the St Andrew's backs were again in action and the ball came to Wilson, who. with an electric dasb, went through the opposition to score in a handy position. The kick was charged down. St Andrew’s 11, St Bede’s 0. St Andrew’s kept up the pressure, and it was not long before their backs got away again. After a determined run Brown brushed past Bradley and went over between the posts for Jamieson to convert. St Andrew’s 16, St Bede’s 0. Just before time another dash by the St Andrew’s backs saw Wilson sell the dummy and run through to score between the posts. Jamieson’s kick hit the cross-bar. The final whistle sounded immediately afterwards with the score: ST ANDREW'S .... 19 ST BEDE S . . „ 0