MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 111, 14 May 1941, Page 3

MARTON NOTES

RANGITIKEI RUGBY NOTES AND COMMENTS PLAY AND PLAYERS Marton Old Boys and Hunterville remain the unbeaten teams in the Rangitikei Rugby Sub-union's senior championship, while Marton Old Boys is the sole team in the third-grade competition which has not had its colours lowered. The senior leaders meet at Hunterville on Saturday and a keen encounter is anticipated. To field only 14 men on Saturday against Ohingaiti was not a good advertisement for the home club, Old Boys. When Duncan retired injured the side played for some 15 minutes two short. Nevertheless, the team won, but its performance was not impressive as one would have expected after the display given at Bulls a fortnight before. Certainly Old Boys possessed more combination than their opponents, but the handling at times was shocking to say the least. Lack of practice was evident. In A. B. Marshall, Old Boys had a full-back who gave a fine exhibition end he had the knack of running his backs into action when opportunity demanded it. His vis-a-vis, E. Aulsnam, likewise showed his capabilities as the last man on defence. He tackled v.sril. J. Hunt, the Marton

winger, who broke clean away on one occasion, had a sample of his ability. Aulsnam handles well and gives every indication of developing into a good full-back.

The Old Boys three-quarter line— J. Hunt, K. Coles and J. Duncan—had more opportunities than their opposite numbers. Coles gave the harriers a rest, but he was not impressive at centre. He is a far better w.nger. His chief drawback on Saturday was poor handling. Duncan was unfortunate to meet with an accident. It is reported he will not be playing again this season. He is a determined winger and even if there is only the smallest chance of scoring he gives it a "go.” J. Nepia, K. Downs and H. Lomax had only limited opportunities on attack in the Ohingaiti three-quarter line, although their defence was fairly sound, but they did not possess the pace of their opponents. Nepia is a cousin of George Nepia. former All Black. He played in the Wanganui Technical College first fifteen lasi year. F. Tolley, the Old Boys second fiveeighths, was perhaps the best back on the ground. He is the junior halfback of last season. His defence was sourj and he found two or three holes in the visiting back line. W. Tate, the former Halcombe Maori lootbailer, played at first five-eighths but was hard to follow. He was inclined to do too much on his own. M. Wysocki gave good service from the base of the scrum.

B. Kahotea, who last year played for Kaierau and Wanganui, was the best Ohingaiti back, but did not reveal representative form. He made two spectacular bursts up the field, gaining 50 yards, but otherwise was not dangerous. J. Reuben served as a useful link between T. Potaka (half) and Kahotea. D. H. Jones, the former Burnham (Christchurch) player is a decided acquisition to the Old Boys Club. He is a great battler in loose and tight work and is always on the ball. A. Duncan, T. Dommett and sometimes B, Dornbush were three Marton forwards who acquitted themselves well. Dommett might turn into a good lineout player if he would jump for the ball.

The Old Boys pack, though lighter, played confidently. Early in the game J. Rewi was hooking the ball regularly from scrums, but after the interval the honours were more evenly divided. Ohingaiti fielded a good pack, which grafted well with K. Smith, D, Warrilow attracting most attention. J. Bartlett, whose height must be over six feet, could have been used to better advantage in the line-outs.

There was no lack of energy on the part of K. Ellery. After finishing a five-mile training run with the Marfootball attire and took the field for j ton harrier pack, he changed into Old Boys when J. Duncan retired with a dislocated shoulder. Ellery showed his worth by joining in with the forwards in a passing rush to score a well-earned try. Taken as a whole the game was colourless for the most part. Both rearguards functioned erratically, but the forward play was better. Old Boys spent the greater part of the time attacking, the Ohingaiti fifteen making very rare incursions into Marton territory. Old Boys won by 11 to nil.

At Hunterville the home side scored a win over Bulls by nine points to i four. A. Watt, T. Renshaw and N. I Illston played excellent games for the i winners and made the most of their I opportunities. The forwards were I fairly evenly matched and worked I hard throughout the game. For i Bulls, J. Warbrick played an out- : standing game as second five-eighths. A spectacular try by R. Ellery was ; the feature of the third-grade game j at Bulls against Hunterville, won by i the home side by 14 points to eight. I He ran from half-way, fending off several would-be tacklers on his way to the goal-line. W. Riley also played well for Bulls in the backs, while W. Bailey shone in several forward raids. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING There was a good attendance at the Marton Miniature Rifle Club’s shoot on Monday night. The shooting was poor and members will have to improve for forthcoming matches. Scores: L. Horgan, 68, 66—134; J. Morris, 65, 68—133; D. Grey, 68, 65 — 133; W. Rankin, 65, 67—1.32; F. Wood, 66, 64—130; C Hamer, 64, 66—130; J. Burbery, 63, 64—127; H. Lunn, 61, 66—127; K. Anderson, 60, 65—125; L. Warden, 64. 60,—124; N. Morris, 62, 62—124; C. Anderson, 61, 61—122; M. Ellis. 60, 60 —120; N. Dornbush, 60, 60—120; L. Vile, 60, 60—120; J. Horgan, 60, 60—120; L. Hamer, 60, 60— 120; J. Fowler, 60, 60—120; N. Whale, 60, 60—120; D. Anderson, 60, 60—120. CIVIC THEATRE “SOUTH RIDING" Here’s a film that shows England as it actually is—lt tells a stirring story of life and local politics in a small Yorkshire community. Based on the famous Winifred Holtby novel which the author herself describes as “an English landscape” the film puts that landscape on the screen for all

the world to see. Ralph Richardson has easily the best role' of his screen career as the local squire tragically burdened by poverty and a demented wife. Tragedy and laughter go hand in hand in this story of Yeoman England.