INTER-SCHOOL MATCH

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 177, 29 July 1932, Page 4

INTER-SCHOOL MATCH

WANGANUI TECHNICAL WIN. GAME AT PALMERSTON NORTH The annual fixture between the second fifteens of the Wanganui Technical College and tho Palmerston North Boys’ High School was played at the High School grounds, Palmerston North, on Wednesday. The visitors proved themselves a superior combination, winning the match by the substantial margin of 22 points to 3. Although only two points ahead at the interval Technical showed splendid combination in the second half and repeatedly found loopholes in the defence of the local side, states the Manawatu Daily Times. Brilliant cutting in by Welsh, tho first five-eighth, was a feature of tho scoring movements. Miller was the best among the High School backs, and his determined tackling repeatedly halted the fast Technical rearguard.

School kicked off with tho wind at their backs and opened the game in bright fashion. Technical forwards broke away well, however, and a penalty kick at length placed them in an attacking position. From a scrum they carried down to the School line, but a penalty afforded the defenders temporary relief. The first score came when Trask found an opening and flashed over to secure a good try, Welsh converting. School then invaded, Payne cutting in to advantage before ho was halted by a good tackle. Burr camo away in a dangerous dribbling rush, but Millar cleared well. Welsh narrowly failed to score a few minutes later, being brought down just short, of the line. Technical also missed two penalties in the defenders’ 25. School at length transferred in fine style, when Hadfield intercepted and handed on to Payne who took the ball as far as the Technical 25. School were then awarded a penalty and Sinclair goaled with a nice kick to make the score 5-3 at half time.

The Second Half. Technical at once pressed the attack from the resumption and after seveial movements had been stopped Takaraiigi worked the blind -to Noble, who scored in the corner. Tho kick was too difficult for Welsh. From a five yards scrum Technical secured and Welsh cut through the defence to gain an easy try. Tho kick failed. School attempted to retaliate but Technical were combining well at this stage, the inside men repeatedly finding loopholes in the School rearguard. They took the ball down tho lino and Welsh secured from the ruck to cross in tho corner for a further unconverted try. Another bright try came a few miuuLoe later, Welsh cutting out several men to make an easy opening for Burr. who finished near the posts. Welsh converted. The final score fur Technical was a break away try by Welsh when he secured in his own territory and dummied successfully to make his way clear for a try. In thp last ton minutes School wore on the attack. Dickson placing them in a favourable position with a fast dash up the side line. No score resulted, however, and time was called with the Technical line intact, i Mr. T. Woodham was the referee.