RUGBY AND RAIN

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19871, 20 June 1927, Page 4

RUGBY AND RAIN

SHOWERS MAR GOOD DISPLAYS Kaierau, Beating Tech. Old Boys, Maintain Lead Pirates Down Old Boys— County Defeated by Marists Frequent rain squalls made weather conditions unpleasant on Saturday for the opening of the second round in the Wanganui Rugby Sub-Union’s competition, but there was a good muster, upwards of fifteen hundred, of Rugby enthusiasts. Kaierau, defeating Tech. Old Boys by 11 to 6, maintained their points lead in a good display of the code. Pirates scored six points to Old Boys’ three in an even game, and County went under doggedly to Marists with the scores 22 to 6. At Palmerston North Wanganui Technical College went down to High School by 11 to 3, and another game of interest was the Auck-land-Thames clash, won by the city representatives by 47 to 3.

A WILLING GAME KAIERAU AND TECHNICAL OLD BOYS MAROONS’ SUPERIOR VANGUARD As was anticipated Kaierau defeated Old Boys in the principal game on Spriggens Park. Although they made a valiant attempt., the ex-students could not withstand the dashing efforts of the maroons’ vanguard, and it was mainly to this division that Kaierau owed the victory. An incident in the game was the awarding of a free kick to the magpies, which allowed Bert Delves to add three points to their score. After the game the referee (Mr F. C. Atkinson) described his own decision as “rotten.” He was at the time under the impression that a maroon offside “offender” was in the field of play, whereas he was Just over the goal line where a player cannot be offside. Fortunately the decision did not have the effect of reversing the positions of the two teams. The teams were:— Kaierau.—Thompson, Carrel, Ihaia, Collier, Simpson, H. Stewart, Glengarry, Brookie, Coulston, Roach, Boulton, Johnston, Ross, Lockett L. Stewart. Tech. Old Boys.—Smith, Ford, Gilberd, Crichton, Reid, Delves, Allen, P. Stiver, Pine, Ward, Dyke, Boyd, White, C. Stiver, Winter, The Play Technical Old Boys kicked off for [haia to field and return to Gilberd. An exchange of kicks followed and a series of line-outs kept hovering near the half-way line. Carrel, the maroon wingihrcequarter, figured in a dribbling rush which carried play to near the magpies’ line, where the leather rolled into touch. From the throw-in the maroons gained possession but kicked too hard, and the Technical Old Boys’ full-back (Smith) fielded and kicked from within his own goal to touch. Kaierau Score First The magpies were penalised for an infringement in the scrum and Thompson made no mistake with the kick.— Kaierau 3, Technical Old Boys 0. From a scrum which resulted from a knock-on Kaierau were penalised and Delves gained ground for his side. The leather came back from the line-out to Alien, to Delves, to Reid, who shortpunted and followed up fast but Simpson fielded and carried the ball back into the maroons’ gear, and a fiveyards scrum resulted, Kaierau forwards came away with the ball and dribbled to the ex-students twenty-five where Gilberd “got down” and stemmed the tide, and from the ensuing scramble the ball was kicked into touch.

The maroons continued to press, and their backs were again seen in a passing movement, from Glengarry to Simpson, to Ihaia, to Carrel, who was collared. Boulton dribbled a short distance but Reid marked and stopped the rush close to the line. The ball came to Delves from a line-out, and he punted for Thompson to field and attempt to pot, but the kick lacked direction. Both sides participated in high kicking, neither gaining much advantage. The next few movements saw play swing up and down the field. Collier marked and attempted to goal but the ball fell short and Reid returned it to half-way where Thompson misfielded, but Carrel saved by finding touch. A scrum followed scrambling play, and Kaierau hooked cleanly to Glengarry, to Stewart, who kicked too hard and the magpies forced. Half-time sounded shortly after with the scores: — Kaierau 8 Technical Old Boys 0 The Second Spell The maroons made play willing from the opening of the second spell. From a scramble Collier fielded and passed in field to Simpson, wlio was forced out on Technical Old Boys’ twenty-five. From the line-out the ball was knocked back to Glengarry, but his pass to Stewart went wide, and Technical Old Boys were allowed a free kick for maroon off-side play. Delves found the line near half-way. Glengarry intercepted a pass from Gilberd and passed to Brookie, to H. Stewart, who grubberkicked to touch. A free kick to the maroons gave Collier a chance but the ball fell short. Blay at this stage was decidedly in the cx-students’ favour but. the maroons’ defence was sound, and their heavy forwards brought relief with a fast dribbling rush, carrying play to the other end of the field. Collier gained possession and passed to Glengarry, who returned the pass, but Collier was collared. Back swung play into Kaierau’s territory accompanied by rousing encouragement from Technical supporters, but again the maroon defence was inpenetrable and Thompson, with a long kick found touch. Delves had a shot from a free-kick but failed. Another Kaierau Try Technical Old Boys ’ backs figured in a passing rush, Allen, Delves, Reid and Crichton handling in turn, but the lastnamed was tackled when matters looked dangerous for the maroons. Kaierau quickly assumed the aggressive and Glengarry, following up, caught Smith in possession. Gathering in from the ensuing scramble Glengarry made a t*werving run, and passed to Simpson, to Glengarry back to Simpson, to Glengarry who scored the try which resulted from the movement he himself started. Thompson did not convert. —Kaierau 11, Tech. Old Boys 0. The resumption of play saw the sides exchange kicks, followed shortly after by two fast rearguard movements by the magpies and omy clean low tackling by the maroons prevented scores. Not to be outdone, the magpies continued to press and were still getting the better of the play, and when Kaierau were penalised in heir own twentyfive, Stiver kicked a good goal.—Kaierau 11, Tech. Old Boys 3, The maroon forwards looked dangerous immediately afterwards, but the magpies’ defence proved equal to the task, and they cleared amid wild enthusiasm. Crichton’s Fine Try Reid marked and attempted a goal but failed. From a scrum the ball came to Allen, to Delves, to Reid, to Gilberd who was grassed. Reid grubber-kicked and Delves, following through picked up smartly and passed to Reid, to Gilberd, to Crichton, who raced down the line in brilliant fashion to score the best try of the match. Delves' kick was a poster. —Kaierau 11, Tech. Old Boys 6. The final stages of the game were exciting, the ex-students pressing hard to score, but try as they might they could not pierce the solid maroon defence and the game ended without alteration to the scores. Kaierau ........ 11 Technical Old Boys 6 Mr F. C. Atkinson was referee.

The maroon pack was showing great dash and play in the magpies’ twentyfive became very willing. Johnston, Brookie, Boulton and Coulston were prominent in attacking movements, and I’. Stiver, Dyke, Allen, Delves and Reid worked hard to defend their line. Their efforts ended in the ball being kicked into touch near half-way. Following the line-out the magpies participated in a spectacular passing msh, from Allen to Delves, to Gilberd, to Ford, who was forced out well in Kaierau’s twenty-five. Heavy rain fell at this stage and made matters unpleasant for both teams.

Johnston dribbled the ball through from a scrum, and supported well he carried play dangerously near to the magpies’ line, and shortly after the exstudents were compelled to force. After the drop-out the Kaierau backs figured in a passing movement, the ball coming from a line-out near half-way to Glengarry, to H. Stewart, to Simpson, to to Carrel, who was grassed. White marked, but gained very little

ground for th# l magpies. Play hovered round the ex-students’ line in front of the posts, the maroon forwards by sheer weight keeping the ball tight and preventing the defenders from gaining relief. Another force was the result. Magpies’ Valiant Defence Give and take play followed, the only feature of note being valiant defensive work by the magpies, in which Bert Delves was always prominent. The magpies infused more dash into their play and carried the game down into Kaierau’s twenty-five where the ball bounced off Crichton’s foot into touch. Pine passed from the line-out to Allen, who kicked and Brookie. speculated for Stiver to field and kick into H. Stewart’s arms. There followed a maroon rearguard rush, from Stewart to Ihaia to Collier, who beat two opponents but was tackled by Smith. Tight play followed a line-out, the maroons pressing heavily ,their vanguard by weight alone carrying play right to the magpies’ line. From a r.i<-k Johnston secured and pushed his way through to score, Thompson converted. —Kaierau 8, Technical Old Boys 0.

CLOSE SCORING PIRATES OVERWHELM OLD BOYS Pirates defeated Wanganui and Old Boys in a close game, in which both sides were at times unlucky. A new ball used in the first stages of the game displayed remarkably elusive qualities, and both black and blue players were repeatedly misjudging its movements. Old Boys opened with the sun behind them, but the blacks immediately assumed the aggressive and kept the blues .penned in their own twenty-five for

crossing the half-way line only on three occasions during the first half of the game. Head attempted to goal when the blues were penalised but it was a poor effort. Hard defensive work by Blyth, Cameron and Fulton kept the blue line intact. Ross, Jackson and Bennett, in the black vanguard headed rush after rush which repeatedly compelled Old Boys to force. At this stage several promising black rearguard movements were spoilt by what appeared to be over-keeness. J. Duncan, Fitzgerald and Wakeling were prominent in attacking movements but the blue line held. Head attempted another shot from near half-way but the ball went wide of the posts and the blues forced. The blacks charged the drop-out and Broad was collared on the line and a fiveyards scrum resulted, from which the blues gained possession only to be smothered and the ball was kicked into “dead” area. The first spell ended with the blacks still attacking and no score recorded for either side. Strenuous Second Spell The veteran Gibson replaced Fitzgerald in the black rearguard when the game was resumed. The blues came away with a good dash but Ai. Duncan stopped them with a good kick into touch. The line-out saw J. Duncan, Gibson and Wakeling participate in a promising movement but the latter’s pass in-field went astray. Both teams continued to battle strenuously. Blyth, Cox, Ball and Udy figured in a good rush, but their efforts were nullified by good tackling in the black rearguard. Old Boys came away with the ball at toe, Nicholls being prominent, but Gibson picked up neatly and sent a snappy pass to Wakeling. The black centre was quickly into his stride and in a swerving run beat the whole blue team except Fulton, but he transferred to Jackson as the blue full-back tackled and Jackson duly scored. The kick failed.—Pirates 3, Old Boys 0. The reverse nettled the blues and they came away with a great dash and Lee nearly beat Head in a race for the ball in the blacks' goal. Wakeling failed to field a long kick but speculated and found touch. Jackson gained possession in the line-out and passed to Gibson who missed and allowed Ball, coming through at top, to gather in smartly and run splendidly to score a good try. Cameron’s kick fell short. —Pirates 3, Old Boys 3. u. --i. Ji Another Pirate Score

Play was more even after the resumption. Another free to the blacks gave Head a chance but again the ball fell short. Williams cleanly fielded a high kick and beat several opponents before kicking to Fulton, who mulled right on the blue line. Williams, racing up, fell on the ball to score the second try for the blacks. Head’s kick failed. —Pirates G, Old Boys 3. The final stages of play were not marked by any outstanding incidents, except perhaps a blue rearguard passing rush from Blyth, to Cox, to Udy, to Ball, to Cameron, who was grassed close to the black line . Pirates became agressive again and swept Old Boys back to defend their line and Cameron had to force. Old Boys were again defending when Fulton found touch and time was called with the scores:Pirates 6 Old Boys 3 Mr L. Fromont had charge of the game. MARIST AND COUNTY PLAY IN THE RAIN Marists met County on the Racecourse, and in a game that was marred* to a large extent by heavy rain, which made the ball almost impossible to handle, the greens ran out winners by 22 points to 6. County fielded only fourteen men, and! early in the game lost the services of Burnett who had to retire injured. Marists attacked from the outset, and kept their opponents penned, down in their twenty-five. The green backs were throwing the ball about in good style, arid from a bright passing movement Darby raced over in the corner. Narby failed to adiuj the major points.— Marist 3, County 0. County forwards came away with a good rush, but Narby cleared in spectacular fashion. Back came the greens, and another bout of passing in their back division saw Darby register his second try. Jones was unsuccessful with the kick.—Marist 6, County 0. A Score for County The reds then took a turn at the offensive, and in a fine forwanti dribbling rush, Caird dived over near the posts. The kick was washed out by the referee. —Marist 6, County 3. Heavy rain set in and made playing conditions most unpleasant for players and spectators alike. Half-time found the score unaltered;, and the teams changed around without any spell. Marists immediately attacked, and a scramble on the line saw Watts ground the leather for a try. Narby converted with a splendid kick.—Marist 11, County 3. Not to be denied the red forwards tore down the field in a fine rush, and Smith scored a try, which was not converted.—Marist 11, County 6. Give and take play followed, the greens combining in a good movement in which Darby made a nice run up the side-ljne before transferring to Cutelli, who scored in the corner. The kick at goal failed.—Marist 14, County 6. The greens continued to bustle their; opponents, and Dobbs raced across. Corliss converted.—Marist 19, County 6. Then followed a pretty effort by Vangioni, who ran right through the whole County team to score a splendid try. It .was a fine effort and was warmly applauded. The game ended without further score. Marist ...... 22 County 6 Mr N. Reid was referee. three parts of the first spell, Old Boys

COLLEGE CONTEST ■WANGANUI TECHNICAL BEATEN (Special “Chronicle” Reporter) Under unfavourable playing conditions, Wanganui Technical College were beaten by 11 points to 3 at Palmerston North on Saturday by Palmerston North Boys’ High School. Play was generally spoilt by the exceedingly heavy ground, but the good handling by the winners’ badk division was a feature. Indeed, it was the consistent combination of the Palmerstonians that brought them victory, and certainly the victors were, as one Wanganui supporter admitted a better-balanced team. Visitors’ Few Opportunities The heavy conditions prevented the Wanganui backs from setting up good movements and the fast threequarters had few opportunities. At half, Irwin was prominent for Technical, although he was frequently harassed by the Palmerston forwards. Kerr (five-eighths) gave a good display, but his colleague, Dovi, was obviously off form. Tilley (centre-three-quarter) was always prominent and despite the fact that he was wellmarked gave a good exhibition. The wingers, Natuna and Weir, saw too little of the ball to figure prominently. Hair was sound at full-back, and handled a greasy ball well. Smart Handling Palmerston’s backs, owing to their smart handling, overshadowed the Wanganui boys. Norris (half), Page (fiveeighths), Fletcher and Seymour (threequarters) and Pacey (full-back) were the most prominent of a solid lot. Technical’s forwards played solidly throughout. Tasker, Knight and Thakabau were always to the fore and received good support from the others. The home forwards gave their backs numerous opportunities, and were always on the ball. Wilson, Clevely and Espiner constantly caught the eye. Even Play Both teams set to their task with a will from the commencement, and for a period play was even. Tilley followed well from a long kick by Dovi, and Pacey was compelled to find touch. Technical pressed hard and their forwards piled themselves on the line. From the ensuing scramble Thakabau picked up and went over at the corner. Tilley missed the kick at goal.—Technical 3, High School 0. Knight was caught off-side, and Rose, for Palmerston North, made a good attempt with the penalty. Kerr raised Wanganui’s hopes by a spectacular cut-in. Dovi and Tilley carried on the movement and the latter crossed only to be called back for a forward pass. Palmerston Puts on Pressure Palmerston backs were now working better and made frequent invasions. After sustained pressure the ball was flung out to Seymour and the winger dashed round into a handy position and scored a fine try. Rose put Palmerston ahead with a good kick. —High School 5, Technical 3. Shortly after, Page produced a spectacular effort for High School. During a Wanganui rush, fie intercepted and bustled the ball through to complete with a sensational try. Rose failed to convert. —High School 8, Technical 3. Half-time came shortly after. Rain. Sets In Steady showers made conditions worse at the opening of the second session. The southerners pressed but Hair brought off a good save. Palmerston’s backs were now throwing the ball about with precision and Fletcher was nearly over at a corner. Defence Disorganised The Wanganui defence was disorganised by another rush and Weir, brilliantly intercepting, kicked across in an attempt at clearance. The whites, however, swarmed down again on the line and Rose scored. He failed with the kick.—High School 11, Technical 3.

Despite the adverse conditions, play continued to be interesting. Technical reached striking distance and Thakabau missed with a penalty. Page quickly brought relief for the whites with a strong break through, but Weir pulled him into touch. At this stage, Wanganui were holding play better and shortly before the end, forced their way into the opposition’s twenty-five. r fhc blues made desperate onslaughts and from a back rush Dovi nearly crossed. Time came, however, with no alteration to tho score. Palmerston N. High School .. 11 Wanganui Technical School .. 3 The teams were fielded as below: — Wanganui—Hair, Weir, Tilley, Natuna, Dovi, Kerr, Irwin, Knight (captain), Tasker, Rogers, Thakabau, leli, Michie, Powell and Fowler. Palmerston North.—Pacey, Brydcn, Fletcher, Seymour, Page, Rose, Norris, Dunshea, Espiner, Varcoe, Danks, Clevely, Wilson, Cowley and Tremewan. REPRESENTATIVE MATCH HOROWHENUA BEAT MANAWATU. (Per Press Association.] LEVIN, June 18. The first representative match of the season, played at Shannon to-day between Manawatu arud< Horowhenua was won by Horowhenua by 16 points to 14 after a fast and exciting game. Manawatu were unlucky to lose. Their backs accepted every opportunity, but the Horowhenua forwards were easily superior in tight work. The winners’ score comprised two converted tries and two fine penalties kicked by Jacob. Manawatu scored three tries, one being converted, and one penalty.

NEW ZEALAND SPORT RESULTS AT A GLANCE RUGBY. Representative. Auckland 47, Thames 3. Horowhenua 16, Manawatu 14. Inter-Collegiate. Palmerston N. H.S. 11, Wanganui Technical College 3. Wellington. Senior A— Petono 6, Poncke 0. ’Varsity 14, Oriental 6. Athletic 6, Old Boys 3. Bcrhampore 14, Hutt 3. Wellington 3, Marist 3. Senior B Training College 9, Athletic 8. Oriental 6, Selwyn 3. Bangitikei. Senior— Rata 11, Kotahitanga 0. Hunterville 8, Marton 0. Bulls 6, Ohingaiti 6. Thirds— Athletic 26, Rata 3. Wairarapa. Gladstone 9, Greytown 5. Red Stars 19, Masterton 13. Carterton 11, Featherston ’ Taranaki. Opunake 31, Waimate 0. Patea 16, Hawera 3. Kaponga 3, Athletic 0. Tukapa 11, Eltham 3. Star 17, Clifton 0. Stratford 12, Inglewood 5. Old Boys 8, Okaiawa 3. Bush Union. Hamua 14, Konini 8. Hawke’s Bay. Hastings 9, Marist 0.8. 8. Technical 0.8. 12, Pirates 8. Maori AC. 13, Celtic 0. Invercargill. Star 6, Pirates 3. Invercargill 30, Southern 0. South Canterbury. Old Boys 26, Star 9. Zinigari 17, Celtic 0. Temuka 9, Waihi 3. Dunedin. Kaikorai 17, ’Varsity 15. Southern 20, Dunedin 0. Alhambra 18, Union 0. Pirates 21, Taieri 3. Zingari 10, Varsity B 8. Christchurch. Old Boys 13, ’Varsity 9. Merivale 6, Linwood 5. Christchurch 43, Technical 13. Poverty Bay. Old Boys 23, Y.M.P. 3. H.S. 0.8. 16, Celtic 10. Nelsoon. Nelson 9, Rivals 5. IN WANGANUI. Senior. Kaierau 11, Technical 0.8. 6. Pirates 6, Old Boys 3. Marist 22, County 6. Junior. Pirates 9, Marist 3. Aramoho 8, Technical 0.8. 0. Old Boys 3, Queen’s Park 3. Thirds. Queen’s Park 17 ,Old Boys 0. Marist 20, Aramoho 0. Fifths. Pirates 6, Collegiate 0. ASSOCIATION. International. Canada 6 Canterbury 0. Interprovincial. Buller A 2, Nelson A 0. Buller 26, Nelson B 5. Wellington. Institute 3, Thistle 1. Y.M.CA. 8, South Wellington 0. Hospital 6, Petone 0. Marist 1, Johnsonville 0. Diamonds 4, Seatoun 2. Y.M.C.A. 6, South Wellington 0. Chatham Cup). Manawatu. Athletic 9, Flock House 3. St. Andrew’s 5, Foxton 1. Dunedin. Seacliff 8, Southern 2. Maori Hill 5, Mornington 3. Old Boys 4, Y.M.G.A. 1. Northern 4, Technical 0.8. 0. IN WANGANUI. Senior. Thistle 2, Workshops 1. Woollen Mills 2, Eastbrooke 2. Junior. Workshops 2, Thistle 0. Woollen Mills 2, Sastbrooke 2. Thirds. Avenue 2, Wanganui East 1, .. HOCKEY. WANGANUI RESULTS. Men’s Senior. Hinemoa 6, Wesley 0. Old Boys v. St. Andrew’s (aban doned). Junior. Hinemoa 2, Old Boys 1. Wesley 3, St. Andrew’s 1. Ladies. Wesley A 2, Aramoho 0.

THAMES DEFEATED AUCKLAND’S EASY WIN [P«r Press A««ochto».] AUCKLAND. June 19. In the first representative match of the season Auckland easily defeated Thames by 47 points to 3 in ideal weather before 7000 spectators. The Auckland team played bright spectacular football and was superior in all departments. Lucas, Berrige and Bad-deley were outstanding in the Auckland rearguard, while Rignton, Keens ,Hadley and* Finlayson stood out in the forward line. Berridge, a last year junior player, showed great promise. It was his first game in representative football and his play was well above that standard. Lomas, an All Black, was outstanding among the visitors whoso backs badly lacked combination. For Auckland Lucas (3), Hadley (2), Sleen, Finlayson, Ruru, Righton and Berridge scored tries. Berridge converted- seven tries and kicked a penalty goal. Winder kicked a penalty goal for tho visitors. FOR NEXT SATURDAY GROUNDS AND FIXTURES. The following are next Saturday’s fixtures in the Wanganui Metropolitan Rugby Sub-Union’s competition:— Senior. Pirates v. Marists on Spriggens Park, at 3 p.m. County v. Kaierau at Fordell at 3 p.m. Old Boys v. Tech 0.8., on Spriggens Park at 1.30 p.m. Juniors. Tech. v. Pirates, on Tech, ground, at 3 p.m. Collegiate v. Tech. Old Boys, on Collegiate ground, at 2.30 p.m. Aramoho v. Queen’s Park, on Racecourse No. 1, at 3 p.m. Marists v. Kaierau, on Racecourse No. 1 at 1.30 p.m. Old Boys v. County, at Fordell. at 1.30 p.m. Thirds. Old Boys v. Queen’s Park, on Racecourse No. 2, at 1.30 p.m. Collegiate v. Aramoho, on Collegiate ground, at 2.30 p.m. Marists v. Kaierau, on Racecourse No. 3, at 1.30 p.m. (Maoriland Cup fixture.) Pirates have the bye. Fourths. Tech. A v. Aramoho, on Tech, ground at 1.30 p.m. Tech. B. v. Queen’s Park, on A. and P. grounds at 2 p.m. Collegiate B v. Kaierau, on Collegiate ground No. 3, at 2.30 p.m. Marists v. Pirates, at Atkinson Park at 2 p.m. Collegiate A have the bye. Fifths. Tech. B v. Tech C (mid-week fixture.) Kaierau v. Collegiate B, on Collegiate No. 4 at 2.30 p.m. Pirates v. Tech. D, Williams Park at 2 p.m. Tech. A v. Collegiate A, Collegiate No. 5, at 2.30 p.m.

KAIERAU’S LEAD WANGANUI SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Kaierau have now a lead of three points in the contest for championship honours in the Wanganui Metropolitan Rugby Sub-Union’s competition, Marists, with nine points, being second and Pirates (seven) following. Details arc as follows: — Kaierau 12 Marists 9 Pirates 7 Old Boys 4 Technical Old Boys .. .... 4

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