THE LEAGUE CODE.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 520, 1 August 1932, Page 11

THE LEAGUE CODE.

Hornby Stay Too Well for Linwood. INDIVIDUALS SHINE. For the second time this season, Hornby proved too good for Linwood and might have won by more than 22 to 20. Hornby lasted too well for Linwood, and while the losers did not add a further point in the second spell, Hornby put on twelve. Addingtqpi carried too many guns for Sydenham on Sydenham Park and won comfortably by 15 to 5. Riccarton had the bye. As result of Saturday’s play Hornby are now leading in the Vivian Cup • competition, with only two rounds played, however. The Linwood-Hornby match was rather unique in that one man on each side scored all but six points of his team’s total. With tries, conversions and penalties W. Palamountain put on sixteen points for Hornby, and R. A. Jorgensen, also with tries, conversions and penalties, added fourteen, for Linwood.

One of the finest individual performances of the season was that of Palamountain, who was playing at second five-eighth. He was right on form with his hoot and put over a great penalty from the sideline, near halfway. He kicked another penalty, converted his own two tries and one of another player’s. His tries were beauties, scored as a result of outstanding solo efforts .rom half-way. He showed a surprising turn of speed for a man of his build, 'and put in fine swerving dashes to brush past the Linwood men, whose tackling, admittedly, was verypoor. Jorgensen only played for one half, going off with an injured hip, but he scored two tries, converted three and put over a beautiful penalty, if anything from a shade over half-way. As usual he was a menace to the opposition when given anything like a clear field, but could have put more dash into bis runs when faced with would-be tacklers.

Standeven Avas a rock at full-back for Hornby, Avhile Wilkie played solidly at first five-eighth. The other backs were patchy. Of the forwards' a tireless game was turned on by Carey, while W. and N. Vivian also worked hard. Woodgate avrs a tower of strength in the tight stuff. Apart from Jorgensen, the LinAVOOd back line was Avoak, Fairman being excepted behind the scrum. This elusi\-e player sent the ball out smartly and did all he could to open up play, but his outside men were found wanting. Smith AA-as Avell up in the Linwood forAvards and seemed to be looking for trouble with some of the big Hornby forwards—and nearly got it. Some of the Linwood men were noticeable for play that AA-as a trifle more vigorous than necessary, but they picked a. bad team' to try such tactics on. Stuart and Rogers both did their share in the open and tight play. Mr B. Stapley kept good control of a match that could easily have developed into rather- a handful. A late start by twenty-five minutes was made. M $£ •’«

In a bright and fast game, Addington • defeated Sydenham by 15-5 at Sydenham Park. The winners scored five tries, white Sydenham’s points came from a try and a penalty goad. C. Brimble, the ex-Rugby player, made many fine openings for Addington. His handling was ei-ratic at the beginning of the game, but an improvement was shown in the second half. On several occasions he paved the way for tries, but Higgins, the right winger, failed to take .the passes. Oh Pal gar was reliable at second fiveeighth and at times he showed brilliant form. His try, following Flanagan’s cross-kick, was notable for a fine burst of speed and great determination. L, Clegg, Addington’s nippy half-back, fed his side well and showed enterprise on attack. He also defended solidly. Three Addington stalwarts in the vanguard, Ij. Brownie, -R. Ward and F. Flanagan, were in grand form. Flanagan, who scored two tries, was outstanding. A. Coate, a promoted player, was conspicuous in the loose. As full-back for Sydenham, C. Fraser was generally reliable. He showed a neat side-step, but at times tried to heat too many men. M. Davis, on the right wing, had few opportunities. P. Rewi revealed a good turn of speed, but handled with uncertainty. Oh Sherlock. W. Taylor and L. Blac.kler were good forwards. Taylor is a recruit from the Albion senior B team. WEST COAST RESULTS. (Special to the “ Star.”) GREYMOUTH, July 31. Following are the results of to-day’s Deague matches:—Senior: Marist 13, Runanga 7. Junior: Marist 17, Ngahere 11. Third grade: Runanga 18. Marist 15: Brunner 14, Blackball 0. Fourth grade: Marist f>. Pirates 0. IN OTHER PLACES. Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, July 31. City 7, Pacific 6; Christian Brothers 51, Athletic 23.