HORNBY BEAT ADDINGTON IN BRIGHT GAME AT MONICA PARK.

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

HORNBY BEAT ADDINGTON IN BRIGHT GAME AT MONICA PARK.

Senior League Games To-day. Hornby defeated Addington by 17 points to 13 points at Monica Park this afternoon in the brightest game in the Rugby League senior competition this season. Hornby gained a comfortable lead in the first spell, but for the remaining half the Addington forwards played very well, and had the better of the play.

HORNBY V. ADDINGTON. The teams were:— Hornby—W. Palamountain, A. Drury, H. A. Vivian, T. M’Kenzie, J. Howison, P. Smith, C. Woods. F. Reid. W. Woodgate, W. Vivian, A. Carl, T. Carey, S. Minards. Addington—C. M’Garry, J. Gahagan. W. Stuart, B. Falgar, G. Falgar, A. Simpson, A. Peddie, F. Flanagan, R. Ward, C. Sturrock, L. Amos, J. Condon, L.’Brownie. In the first few minutes’ play Addington attacked strongly and from a scramble A. Peddie scored. G. Falgar converted. Hornby came back with some excellent passing. Howison picked up near the posts, cut in and scored. Smith goaled. A Hornby rush penetrated deep into Addington territory, and Palamountain gained possession and potted a pretty goal. Play was fast and open each side doing a fair share of attacking. Drury broke away down the sideline with M’Kenzie in attendance, but the Winger failed to |et the ball out when a try seemed imminent. Good play by the big Hornby forwards forced Addington on the defensive for some time. Then from a scrum close to the Addington line. Woods let out to Smith, who, after a good burst sent M’Kenzie, over for a try. Palamountain missed the kick Shortly after M’Kenzie kicked a, good penalty goal. Hornby continued to have the better of the game and from a scramble at the corner Carey got across. He failed to convert. Half time score:— Hornby 15, Addington 5. Second Spell. A big improvement in the play of the Addington forwards was the outstanding feature of play in the early part of the second spell. They launched attacks repeatedly, and only good defensive work kept them out. One of the 1 brightest pieces of play was provided by three Addington men. G. Falgar broke away and, after a good run, let out to B. Falgar, who, in turn, gained much ground. Sturrock, the last man to receive, was tackled near the line, and a free kick relieved for Hornby. Addington returned to the attack, and in the twenty-five the ball went across the backs and Stuart scored a fine try. The kick missed. From play in midfield Howison cut in nicely and got well down field, but Stuart grassed him. Great excitement prevailed when, from a loose rush, G. Falgar scored a good try and converted it, making Addington only two points behind their opponents. On the call of time, M’Kenzie kicked a penalty for Hornby. Final score:— 1 HORNBY 17 ADDINGTON .. 13 Referee—Mr C. Allen.

WOOLSTON V. WAIMAIRI. Though at the start Woolston did not have a full team in their match with Waimairi at Woolston Park, they put their weight into it and held their opponents for the greater part of the first half. Several times they came near scoring. Waimairi also had several chances, but through lack of following up threw these away. The half finished without score. Waimairi 0. Woolston 0. Woolston kept up the pressure in the second half and play continued in Waimairi territory. Near the end C. Holland accepted a kick from Smith, the Waimairi full-back, and dropped a nice pot. Woolston 2. Waimairi 0. Waimairi now forced the pace, but the game ended without further score. WOOLSTON 2 WAIMAIRI 0 Referee: Mr E. King. LINWOOD V. SYDENHAM. Linwood met Sydenham at Llnwood Park in a ragged match. Linwood pressed from the kick-off and shortly after A. Jorgenson kicked a penalty from & handy position. Linwood continued on the attack and T. M'Causland scored after a fine solo run. Sydenham then made their first determined excursion into the Linwood twentyflv'e. From a. forward rush S. Le Warn® secured and passed to D. Marshall, who made a good run to ore well out. Half-time sounded a ..itle later. Play was more even in the second spell, both sides taking their turn on attack, with the advantage to Linwood. A penalty to Linwood in an awkward position was just missed by Jorgenson. Shortly after Jorgenson had another attempt from a penalty, but the ball went just outside the posts. The game ended without further score. LINWOOD 5 SYDENHAM 2 Mr Ao Vivian was the referee. LEAGUE FOOTBALLERS LEAVE FOR AUSTRALIA. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, June 27. The New Zealand Rugby League team which is to visit Australia this season sailed by the Ulimaroa for Sydney today, and will play the first matclvQf the tour against New South Wales, at Sydney, on July 5. At a farewell function before the team left for the steamer, Mr C. Snedden* president of the council of the league, extended to members'his good wishes for suqcess. He stated that this was the twenty-first year since the establishment of the game in the Dominion, and the “ birthday trippers ’’ had an important trust to fulfil. The team symbolised youth and progress, backed by experience. Mr A. Ferguson, one of the managers, had been prominently connected with the code since its inception, and his colleague, Mr W. J. Taylor, was the youngest member of the New Zealand Council, and well able to share the responsibilities. League football had survived on its merits all the knocks it had received. Good behaviour and self-control were the essence of true sportsmanship. “We have every confidence,” concluded Mr Snedden, ” that, win or lose, you will perform well and justify the care exercised in the selection of the team. We wish you goodbye and good luck, and we know we can leave the rest to you.”