Results of Games at Greymouth.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20298, 7 May 1934, Page 11

Results of Games at Greymouth.

UNITED BEAT COBDEX. (Special to the “Star.”) GREYMOUTH, May 5. At Rugby Park, in an exciting and fast-moving game. United, making their first appearance for the season, defeated Cobden, 14-7. The United rearguard played brilliant football. Vincent, the ex-CanUrbury half-back, at first fiveeighths, and Gilbert, at full-back, were outstanding. Gilbert’s line and place kicking was remarkable. Gilbert kicked a wonderful penalty from half-way. Cobden had the ball from the great majority of the scrums, but their backs displayed little combination, although there were some outstandingly good individual runs. The Cobden defence whs sound. Scorers for United were Jamieson and Schroder. Gilbert kicked two penalties and converted one trv. For Cobden. Garring scored a try and King dropped a goal. Blaketown seniors triumphed over Star on the B ground at Rugby Park by 10 points to nil, tries being scored by H. Scott and Moonnee, whilst Negri converted both. Scott scored as the result of following up. whilst Moonee was responsible for a good solo eftor*. accepting a cross-kick from Pascoe to run under the posts. The game was chiefly of a forward nature, both sets of backs failing to combine. The Blaketown forwards, being the heavier set, predominated for the greater part. They were much strengthened b 3” the inclusion of W. M’Neigh and V. Goodb.ll. two of last year’s Buller representatives. In Other Places. Auckland. College Rifles 14, Grafton 9; Mnnukau 14, University 13; Technical Old Bov--12. Marist 0; Grammar Old Boys 13, Ofahuhu 5. Taranaki. The matches were played in continuous rain. New Plymouth Old Bovs 20. Kaponga 7; Okaiawa 6, Stratford United Old Boys 0; Tukapa 3. Hawera 0; Inglewood 3, Eltham 3; Stratford 43. Empire Old Boys 3; Opunake 17, Star 10; Waimate 6, Clifton 0. Wairarapa. Carterton 0, Featjierston 6; Gladstone 11. Greytown 6; Old Boys «. Martinborough 3; Dalefield 6. Masterton 5. Wellington. Games were played on heavy grounds In wintry conditions. Though onTy three games have been played so far. Hutt is the only unbeaten team. Wellington College Old Boys 16. Petone 7; Athletic 10, Poneke 0: Marist 14. Eastbourne 11; Hutt 14, Wellington 6. Second Division—Oriental 6, Onslow 0; St Patrick’s Old Boys 21. Melrose Selwyn 0; University 17, Berhampore 0; Johnsonville 3. Miramar 0. XTelson. Senior—Old Boys 48, Rovers 9: Rivals 9, Pirates 3; Nelson 27, Waimea 0. Junior—Regimental 9, Rivals 3; Nelson 0, Old Boys 0. Third Grade—Nelson 9, Rivals 3; Waimea 6, Old Boys 3; Rovers 0, Pirates 0. Bad Language. DUNEDIN. May ft. At a meeting of the Otago Referees’ Association a resolution was adopted stating that referees In Dunedin had cause for complaint respecting bad language on the field, a practice which has recently attracted unfavourable comment in Wellington a»r* Christchurch.