FOOTBALL

Waikato Independent, Volume XXII, Issue 2587, 22 August 1922, Page 6

FOOTBALL

THE LEAGUE GAME AUCKLAND B (22) V. CAMBRIDGE • (»), FAST INTERESTING GAME The above match had created considerable interest among League enthusiasts in Cambridge, and it was expected that Auckland would have the complete mastery over the locals throughout the game. However, at Victoria Square on Saturday afternoon, and viewed by a fair attendance, the game proved far more interesting than anticipated. The Cambridge team, which at the. last moment was made up with several substitutes in place of the advertised team, acquitted themselves well, especially in the first half, when their forwards more than held their own, and nullified the efforts of the visiting rearguard, which was a fine combination, as demonstrated in the latter stages of the game. Cambridge owe their defeat to Jack of training and team work knowledge. The teams were, as follows: — ■

Auckland B (blue and white).—Full back, Gregory; three-quarters, Wilson, Little, McGregor; live-eighths, Stevent and Voysey; half, Taylor; forwards, Mitchell, Carrol, Mackic, Hanlen, St. George, Southernwood. Cambridge (maroon and white). — Full-back, Shostrom; three-quarters, Shaw, Campbell, McMurtrce; fiveeighths, McMillan and Fitzgerald; half Pocock; forwards, Christensen, . Matakohe, Cave, Hill, Campbell, Kelly. Campbell set the bail in motion on a very wet and heavy ground, and from the return a scrum was formed. Then Kelly secured a mark. McMillan and McMurtrce initiated a movement, Fitzgerald Was caught offside, holding up play. Here the visiting rearguard .started its first combined movement,but" Pocock lined' well. The visitors hooked the leather from the second scrum but Pocock marked. Fast following up by the locals nailed Gregory, Voyscy eventually clearing. Fitzgerald put the locals on attack, but HanJen was caught offside giving the locals a "free." McMillan's shot at goalfailed. Auckland continued to infringe with offside play. Fitzgerald failed with an attempt to goal. Hauleri," playing deliberately oflV.de, was again penalised. Christensen and Cave carried on from the scrum. Then in the loose near the visitors' ' citadel Campbell snapped up nicely and finding an opening crossed with a smart try. McMillan failed to convert. Cambridge .3, Auckland 0. Cambridge continued to play with -great dash. McMillan and McMurtrce were seem in a good movement, but ' cock spoiled the effort. Then the visit- | ors worked play into the north-east corner, and here a desperate struggle ensued, McGregor, securing a touchdown in tight work. Voysey's kick failed! Auckland 3, Cambridge 3.

The visitors continued the attack, but the. Cambridge tackling was deadly, and kept the 'attacks from fruition. A force finally relieved the situation. Southernwood over-running the ball spoiled t a nice Auckland movement. Mitchell and Voysey wore prominent also in a good effort. Piny was of a give and take nature for a few minutes and then Taylor, Wilson arid Voyscy were' seen in a splendid passing bout, which ended in Voysey being pushed out in touch. St George was hooking to advantage tor the-visitors, and the visiting rearguard began a series of rearguard movements nhxek were fime

to watch. Again they got going, Mitchell, Voyscy, Stewart and McGregor handling beautifully, but Shostrom with a flying tackle brought the last man in good Jityle, saving his side a certain try. Up till this period the game generally had been fairly even, the Cambridge forwards having a slight advantage, but the backs were poor in their combined efforts. Halftime sounded with the score unchanged. Auckland 3 Cambridge 3

Shortly after the commencement of the second half McMillan' put Cambridge in the lead with a penalty kick. Cambridge 5, Auckland 3.

The visitors now became aggressive, and in loose play a few yards from the lino, Hanlen secured and dived across with Christensen hanging on to him. His kick. failed. Auckland G, Cambridge 5. Pocock and Shostrom returned the leather for Cambridge and then Wilson found the locals' 25 flag. Play now worked to the locals' line and from a scrum the ball was sent out to McGregor who crossed. Taylor converted. Auckland 11, Cambridge o. From this reverse' Cambridge retaliated, getting within striking distance of the visitors' line. Here a scrum was formed and in the resultant loose work Percy Hill followed up a short kick and touched down with a well-earned try. Shostrom failed with the kick. Auckland 11, Cambridge 8.

Cambridge now initiated the only really good back movement they attempted throughout the game, with Shostrom, Campbell and Shaw, but the visitors turned defence into attack and .from a pass to Wilson by Taylor, the first-named scored. McGregor goalcd. Auckland 1(>, Cambridge 8. '

Auckland were now playing a brilliant back game. Matakohc saved the locals almost certain 1 rouble, and then McMurtrce did likewise, but the visitors' play was too superior and from a serum Stevens secured and with a very pretty corkscrew run beat two opponents ami crossed. St. George failed to. convert. Auckland 19, Cambridge S.

Only a second later in a similar movement the visitors were again successful, Wilson scoring. Mucky failed with the kick. The game ended shortly after, with the score Auckland ..' 22 Cambri-jge 8 Mr J. Mclvor reforced.

An interesting batch of League notes by "Oval," on the recent games and League generality in Cambridge, will appear iu Thursday's issue.