MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 149, 26 June 1931, Page 3

MARTON

RANGITIKEI RUGBY UNION. THE SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. The senior championship will be resumed on Saturday, when Rata and Halcoinbe meet at Rata (Mr T. Thompson referee), and on form Rata appear to have a winning chance. Tho match between the two Marton teams—Old Boys and Athletic—will be played on the park, and should provide an interesting game. Old Boys have played six games and are three points behind Rata for the championship, Rata have played seven games, Athlc tic have played seven games, and are in third position with six points. Both these teams played god football last Saturday and Old Boys will probably go on the field as favourites. Rev. P. H. Leonard will referee. Bulls meet Hunterville, at Hunterville (Mr R. Rivers), and on form Bulls should win. The Senior Table.

The Junior Shield. Old Boys are leading in the Junior Shield competition with .10 points, having played seven games whilst with six games have scored 8 points and Hunterville with seven games 8 points, and the remainder of the games should witness several alterations on the ladder. Following are the points scored:—

To-morrow Ohl Boys and Athletic meet on No. 2 ground at Atarton, with Mr Guy Thompson as referee. Hunterville a bye. Several games in this competition were forfeited on June 6 and .13 no matches were played. The position of teams is ns follows:

Fourth Grade. A fourth grade match is set down for to-morrow between Bulls and Athletic at Bulls (Mr D. Westwood referee.) All matches start sharp at 2.45 p.m. to-morrow. A POPULAR BALL. The Civic Theatre, at Alarton, this evening will be the scene of the Alarton District A. and P. Association’s annual ball, and it is safe to predict that this popular function will be one of the outstanding social events of the year. A record attendance is anticipated and everything possible to make the ball a pronounced success has been attended to by the ladies and the general committee. An excellent supper will be supervised by the ladies whilst the music by AfcNeill’s Novelty Band (New Plymouth) will consist of the latest and popular hits. A first class floor for dancing is also assured. Dane ing starts at 8 o’clock.

THE CIVIC THEATRE. “CITY LIGHTS.” The gigantic creation of the motion picture world arrives at the Civic Theatre on Saturday afternoon and evening and also on Alonday night, with the presentation of “City Lights,” Charlie Chaplin’s screen masterpiece. A production absolutely void of dialogue but with fascinating musical synchronisation and sound effects, “City Lights” is hailed as the newest thing in cinema art, and the greatest Chaplin effort of all time. More than two years in the making and with an expenditure of close to two million dollars, “City Lights” is said to be the last word in pantomimic genius. Those who have viewed the work of the comedian-producer are of the belief that this producer are of the belief that this offering will go a long wa yto bring back non-dialogue motion pictures. “City Lights” is an original idea and was written by Chaplin. It is a simple story of everyday life in any largo city, with a human treatment such as the style for which this producer is noted, and, which he followed in his direction. There is not a human voice used at any time throughout the picture, but tho unique manner employed through instrumental music, is declared to be a revolutionary step in synchronisation. A majority of all the music used throughout the action is original and was created by Chaplin and arranged by Arthur Johnston, associated with the Irving Berlin Company. RUGBY FOOTBALL. BEBBINGTON SHIELD. RETAINED BY BUSH UNION. In one of the most memorable games ever played in tho history of the competition, the Bush Union fifteen retained the Bebbington Shield against Rangitikei at Pahiatua on Wednesday, the match ending in a draw, nine points being scored by each side. The ground was very heavy after the recent rain, but fortunately none fell during tho match. The Bush forwards were a par ticularly line pack, and were consider ably heavier than their opponents, who despite this handicap stood up to their exceedingly well. Mahoney, a giant, who has previously represented New Zealand, was an outstanding figure in all departments of the game and, with Galvin and Olliver, did most of the good w'ork for the rods. Walker, Tai uru and Preston were the most con spicuous players in the hard-working green pack. Rangitikei’s rearguard despite the sloppy ground, treated the crowd to some pretty passing rushes Gallagher was the hero of the match. Poina and G. Hartley were also brii liant, and both were responsible for many fine efforts. The Play. Bush (red) kicked off and almost immediately invaded the Rangitikei (green) 25 where AtcCarthy set his backs in motion but a bad pass enabled Peina to secure and find touch. Again the red backs swung into action and once more it, was Peina who snioth ered the movemeuN Hartley obtained

possession and transferred to Gallagher who found touch in the red 25.

Play returned to tho green 25 and McCarthy, securing from a scrum dashed past tho green forwards and trans ferred to AlcKay, who with only Cam cron to pass and a man on either sid< was caught in possession. Walker reI turned play to midfield, where Down fielded a red kick, and putting in a fine . diagonal sprint, ran the green backs into position. G. Hartley and Peina handled in turn and the latter sent on , to Gallagher, who shot ahead, and cutting out, two would-be tacklers, lobbet. a pass over two red men to Harre, the ‘ winger gathering it in beautifully am. touching down near the corner flag. Cameron failed to convert. Rangitikei 3 Bush 0 D'own figured in another bright green attack, but a bad pass to Gallagher saw Harris burst, through and take play into the green 25. AlcCarthy was quick to send the Bush gacks away, and the ball came out to Woollams, who, when within inches of a score, was hurled into touch by Waldin. Good work by the red forwards en abled AlcCarthy to send Harris dashing

to the Rangitikei line, where a fierce struggle ensued, and AlcCarthy was temporarily injured. Hooking from a scrum on the green line, the Bush backs set sail, but Peina caused a sensation by intercepting and running to midfield. Following an exchange of kicks between Cameron and AlcCarthy, the latter found touch in the green 25 with a splendid line kick. The red forwards led by Galvin and Olliver swept towards the Rangitikei posts and Harre raced across to stop the rush. He tried to find the line, but Harris was there and the Bush winger kept the ball in play. Alahoncy secured and putting in a quick run transferred to McCarthy who dived over at the corner. McKay failed to convert. Bush 3 Rangitikei 3 Potaka and Taiuru dribbled through the red line only to be sent back by Brown, who followed up fast and very nearly got past Cameron, who made amends for misfielding, by finding the line in an awkward situation. The ball was suddenly knocked on past the green backs by Galvin and the Rangi tikei men anticipating a scrum for th< breach hesitated a moment. Galvin was quick to seize tho opportunity and pounced on the ball ere the green backs could touch down. The kick was unsuccessful. Bush 6 Rangitikei 3

Rangitikei made a very determined sortie, and Down, securing on the wing, ran his backs into position, and in a trico the ball went right across to Harre’s wing. The Bush forwards infringed, and George Hartley landed a splendid goal from the touch-line some ten yards inside half-way. Rangitikei 6 Bush 6 Following a neat stab punt by Peina, and quick following up by the elusive Maori, Gallagher made a great sprint for a try but was beaten in the race for possession by McCarthy. Almost immediately the homo fifteen raided Rangitikei’s territory, but Cameron was handy and effected a force. Halftime sounded soon after—six all. Second Spell. When the teams resumed after halftime Bush set to with a will and launched several attacKs on tho green line, Down effecting a timely save by forcing down. A further rush by th reds saw Harris make a spirited dash to the corner flag, where he was block ed by Down and Waldin. Galvin was penalised for offside play and for a m<> ment Rangitikei were relieved. AlcCarthy was in the limelight with a trick run from a set scrum, aud a quick pass to Harris saw the Bush winger break clean away, Down trying to intercept. Rangitikei stove off the attack, and Gallagher burst through the whole of the red forwards. When in a dangerous position tne latter was obstructed by Begg. Alahoney created several fine openings for tho red backs by good line-out work, but each time the inside men elected to kick, and Cameron was able to gain possession. George Hartley, who was figuring in everything, broke up a red attack and following up rapidly, booted into the Bush 25. A forward scramble ensued and Waldin snapped up the leather to cleave his way through the red for wards and race on towards the home line. He then transferred to Waiterc and tho latter in turn passed to Gal laghcr. Confronted by three red backs Gallagher, who had Down running in attendance with him, suddenly cut in and left the opposition standing, to score beneath the posts, unopposed George Hartley took the kick but in doing so struck a tuft of earth and made a poor effort to convert.

Rangitikei 9 Bush 6 This reverse stirred the reds to the quick and a combined forward rush had the Rangitikei fifteen defending hard. Woollams made a good opening and sent the ball infield to Reeves who was bustled and overwneimed by Gal lagher. The next ten minutes saw Rangitikei attacking but they were un able to find a gap in the red defence. McCarthy was penalised and Hartley had an unsuccessful shot, Cameron lining tho return near the corner flag. At this stage Gronn (who got a nasty knock earlier in the spell) retired and was replaced by Ellery. Olliver led a fruitless forward rush to the green 25 and the red rearguard tried to push home the advantage, but injudiciou punting allowed the greens to force. Tho spectators were then treated to an exhibition of something other than football between Down and Galvin, and the referee bail something to say to each of the players. Thu home pack attacked with renewed vigour and gradually forced their opponents back to the line. A scrum was ordered aud Galvin came close to scoring. The greens made a counter but Smith was handy and sent a high kick to tho Ran gitikei line. Down secured and ran across to find touch, but was nailed in possession, and immediately he was th< centre of attraction for the oncoming red forwards, who piled on top of him like flies around a honey pot. When the players sorted themselves out Re ferec McKegg held up his hand for a try, thus Harris saved the day for the shield holders, and shortly after time was called with the scores unchanged. Rangitikei 9 Bush 9 Air Amos AfcKegg controlled the game.

p. w. L. I). Pts. Rata n 1 1 11 Old Boys . .. .. 6 3 12 8 Bulls .. 7 2 2 8 Athletic .. .. 3 4 — 6 Halcombe . .. , * f 1 2. 4 — 4 Hunterville 7 1 5 1 3

r. W. L. D. Pts Obi Boys . 7 5 2— 10 Iluntervillo . a ( ) 4 2— 8 Athletic .. y 4 3 — 8 Ha) combe ft ■’ 1 !’ (i Bulls .... - 2 4 15 Ohingaiti .. ... 6 15— 1 The Third Grade.

Old Boys Athletic .. .. P. W. ID. L. Pts. . . 4 3 6 1 — 3 2 Huntorville .. 3 1—2 2