RUGBY FOOTBALL

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15028, 28 August 1922, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL

SATURDAY'S WATCHES*

CITY (19) v. STARS (6).

! The Clarke Cup semi-flnal game between City and Stars was played at the Showgrounds on Saturday when City defeated' Stars, and will meet, Frankton later on to decide the winners.

City kicked off with the sun in their face, and immediately went to the attack. Stars returned, and Clarkin saved with a good kick, but Prussing was grassed. Stars broke away, but support was lacking, and a good scoring chance was missed. City forwards set up„-an attack, but Prussing marked. A free kick to City saw Johnston kick a splendid goal. City were having slightly the best of play, and Bennett saved with a good line kick. Stars were awarded a free for offside, but Hooper's kick at goat failed. The Maroons returned, but the Stars checked the onslaught by good slopping, and ultimately forced. The blues (Stars) wore keeping qi„ty busy, and a kicfrby Marcroft put the Maroons on tile attack. -Vercoe was offside, and Johnston goaled with a magnificent kick from a few yards off the half-way line. Stars attacked in a determined manner, and were awarded a free. The kick, though a good one, failed;;. Shortly after Prussing marked, and piloted the leather over the bar. Stars 3, City 6. The Maroons attacked strongly, but Stars were relieved by- a mark. A mis-kick saw the ball rebound, and H. Johnston scored for City. Mac Johnston converted. City 11, Stars 3. The Star vanguard carried the ball across the line, but in their eagerness over-ran the leather. Stars continued to attack, and a good rush saw It. Hooper score. The kick failed. Stars 6, City 11. The Blues

were not to be denied, and kept up the pressure. At this stage they were having the best of matters. Prussing hereabouts made a good attempt at goal. Marcroft kicked, and, taking up the bail, commenced a passing bout. Stars infringed, and Monagetli made a poor attempt as half-lime sounded, with the scores: —City 1.1, Stars (i. On resuming, City were awarded a free, but Johnston's kick failed. Stars were playing a good game until faulty handling put City on the attack, but a forward pass spoilt, a good chance. They were again in the twenty-live, and" Johnston had a resultiess shot. Play now hovered in midlield, and was somewhat desultory. City were awarded a free, and Sowman gained much ground. Bennett relieved by iinding the line at half-way. The Maroons continued to have the advantage, and Crawford relieved with a line kick. City kept up the pressure, and through bungling by Stars, Beaver picked up, and dived over. Johnston goaled. City 16, Stars 6. Lemon marked in a good position, but his kick failed. Turning for the last quarter the Maroons continued to press, and'were having the best of it. After'a good passing bout Beaver scored a good try, which was unconverted. City 19,. Stars 6. Stars set up an aggressive movement, but it was short lived. City returned hotly, but a free to Stars brought relief temporarily. Johnston narrowly missed scoring for City. At this point in the play Stars atacked, and Prussing made an attempt to pot a goal. City continued to have the best of matters, and.the game ended with the score: — ■City.... 19 ■ Stars •■ •

PRIMARY 80HOOLS' CONTEST.

AUCKLAND. DEFEATS HAMILTON

.The primary schools' fifteens of Auckland and Hamilton played ■ tlieir annual contest at the Claudelands Showgrounds on Saturday afternoon. ' ■ The visitors were the heavier team, and although they could claim the major portion of attack, the home team caused them anxious moments, the Hamilton forwards .playing weli. The teams were: — Auckland.—Cairns, Stewart (captain), McKoy, Biss, Gordon, Drake, Beveridge, Winter (rover), Simmons, Mumford, Harris, Stowers, Payne, Malcom, and Higgins. Hamilton. —Attwood, Turbott, Pickup, Vedder, Clarkin, Shaw, Pocock, Bruce (rover), Smith, Tasker, Wilson, Steele, Coombcs, Cassidy and Masters. Auckland defended the southern goal to the attack, Gordon making a strong run and kick to Hie eastern twenty-live. Biss made a prominent advance along the western touchy* Attwood staying him near -he corner. " Bruce broke away, and registered a good run, passing out for the Assisting forwards do take on, but \ Cairns stayed Hie progress. Vedder came to the rescue of the home side a little later on. Some close forward play followed in the Hamilton twentylive, and the visiting backs opened out jji transferring order, but, McKoy • fJroppey. the pass. The attack kept up, and shortly McKoy ran ►•through, dummying four opponents, iind scoring between the posts. The interpretation of Ihe rules requiring a different placer from the kicker was misunderstood by the visilors, and the

home side, .charged Hie goal effort. Afler a further, period of defence Tasker, and then Turbott, were instrumental in changing the situation favourably for the home learn, for whom Attwood was also prominent with bis kicking.. The home forwards continued-. 10 play well, but the combination of.th c Auckland backs stood Ihem in good slead. The first quarter was decidedly in thc visitors' favour, but the lighter opposition contested strenuously. ~"4-'-Vying a.a-ainst a sfronp' run Hamilton attacked 'in Ihe opening of thc second quarter. After a series of up nnd down play belwecn the Iwentyflve Drake gathered ai his own twenty-five, and ran through Ihe opposition, and scored In the southwest corner. Stewarl failed with the kick. Auckland G, Hamilton 0. Clarkin made a fine dash along the eastern line for the home team as half-time was called. Towards Ihe close of the third quarter Wailcato were awarded a penally, hut Wilson failed at. #nal after an excellent attempt, the ball falling .lust, under the bar. Wailcato p"i sf-ed, but a force to Auckland brought relief. A good passing bout by Auckland saw the wing grassed . near the line. The last quarter saw the visitors still attacking, and the half-tyack, working the blind side, passed to Stewart, who outpaced the opposition to score in the corner. The game ended shortly after with play in neutral territory, and the scores:— Auckland 9, Hamilton 0. Mr Dunford was referee. The Hamilton Rugby Union entertained the Auckland Primary Schools' representative ' ■ to tea in the Theatre floynl T i'.ooms nn Saturday evening. Mr F. !i. Brown presided, and Mr F. Tnornan, as manager of the Hamilton Primary Schools' reps, briefly welcomed the visitors, his remarks being supplemented by Mr Speight. On behalf of the visiting team, the managers, Messrs Potter and Stretton suitably replied-

INTER-'VARSITY CONTEST. NARROW WIN BY NEW ZEALAND. There has rarely before been seen in Auckland, a Rugby game of such changing aspects, combined with line general play, as was witnessed by something like 10,000 spectators at Eden Park this afternoon, when the Sydney University and New Zealand University teams played the llrsl of the three test matches which are in the programme of the Sydney team's Dominion tour. In- the first twenty minutes the Sydney student footballers showed a co'mtbination of play [hat was a contrast to the want of understanding among the New Zcalanders, who had not previously played together, and thev continuously threatened the New Zealand line. Yel in the face of this the strong individualism of the local men five times broke through the attacking line, chiefly where Fea and Calder were operating, and. supporting opportunists came on the scene each time to score a try. Having the worse of, the play in that period, New Zealand yet had a lead of 15 points to nil. It spoke volumes for the Sydney moral that no "rot," set in, and keeping to their fast, open game they returned the compliment by putting on. three tries (one converted) before half time arrived. As to the play, it was a 'Continual feast of incident, as first one and. then the other just missed a score. The tremendous pace was kept up throughout the second spell, when the Sydney men regularly got the bait in the scrum, and both backs and forwards played an attacking game whenever possibleApart from the scrum, however, the blacks showed up as the better individual players, and when they showed glimpses of combination it was only desperate attacking and the fine fullback work of Crackenthorpc that saved the situation. The general combination in attack, and the success of Raymond in interceptive tactics were-the chief features of the visitors' game, which is fast nippy and attractive. Towards the 'end of the game they put on two beautiful trie's lliat brought them within a point of the New Zealand score, and the failure to convert it left the first test, to New Zealand, for in the con eluding stages the Maorilanders were having the better of tilings. The final scores were New Zealand 23, Sydney 22. Both teams played a consistently open and sparkling game throughout, which contributed greatly to the interest and excitement of the onlookers. On the scores the indications point to a particularly close tussle in the ensuing tests.

CANTERBURY DEFEAT AUCKLAND

31 POINTS TO 15

BIG.SCORE IN FIRST HALF.

(By Telegraph.—frees Associntion'l CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday.

Bright sunshine, well tempered with a strong north-easterly blowing diagonally across the ground, were the weather conditions for the AucklandCanlerbury'match to-day. Recent rain had taken the sting out of the ground, which was in good order for football.

The attendance was fair. The scores, Canterbury 31 (22 of which were compiled In the first spell), Auckland 15, were a fair indication of the merits of the day's play.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS' MATCH

By Telegraph.—Press Association,

AUCKLAND, Saturday

In the secondary schools' match, King's v. Sacred Heart, the former won, the scores being King's 8, Sacred Heart

THE PEACE CUP. ■ (By Telegraph.—Press Association). THAMES, Saturday. In the Peace Cup match Thames defeated Hauraki Plains by twelve Doints to nil after a good match.

MATCHES AT TE AROHA.

TE AROHA, Saturday

At Tc Aroha to-day, after a good even game the Jockeys and Trainers defeated the Boxers by.frfo 5. For the winners M. Lipscy scored, and J. Wallace kicked a penalty goal, and for the boxers H. Johnson scored and J. P. Jonas converted .

Paeroa Junior Reps, met Piako Juniors. The play was\ very interesting and even. Thc forward work was conspicuous for its brilliancy. No score resulted until thc last v spell, when Smith (Paeroa) registered a goal from a penalty handy to the posts. Shortly afterwards Sleep (Piako) materialised a penalty from a very difficult angle, and the game ended:—Paeroa 3, Piako 3. Mr A. Eklund (Waihi) refereed.

A NARROW WIN. PAEROA, Saturaaj. The football senior inter-union match between Paeroa and Piako played at Paeroa for the Frank Poland Memorial Cup, ended in a win for Paeroa by twelve points to eleven. IN OTHER PLACES. By telegraph.—Press Association. WE L LIN G TON, 8a f urday. In Hie Rugby championship final Petone 10, beat Poncke 5. Mark Nicholls has accepted, an appointment in Auckland, and will probably play for Ponsonby. WE3TPORT, Saturday. Wellington 11, beat Buller C, here

this afternoon. MARTON, Saturday. The contest for the Maori Rugby shield resulted: Rankitikei 21, v. Taihape 10, afler a fast, exciting game. WANGANUI, Saturday. In thc representative match Wanganui 48, beat Ruapchu 8. In the second grade Manawatu 14, beat Wanganui G. INVERCARGILL, Saturday. Southland G, beat Taranaki 3, in the inlerprovincial match played here today. CAMBRIDGE BEATS PUTARURU. Beautiful weather prevailed for the inter-Union rep. match between Cambridge and Putaruru seniors, played at Cambridge on Saturday. There was only a fair attendance of spectators. The ground was still on the heavy side as a result of the recent bad wea-

ther. The match resulted in a win for Cambridge by 14 points to 3. Except for a brief period in the early stages of the game, Cambridge had the advantage throughout, and outclassed their opponents in practically every department. Putaruru, however, put up a creditable performance, considering it is a young' club. The teams were:— Putaruru: —L. Martin; Woolams, McPhersun, Henderson; Oliver (capt), Morrow; Brown: Taupiri, Tomalin, Mc.Kinnon. Temperley, Monaghan, Broderson, A. Brown and Tdlley.

Cambridge :—Craig; 1.. Bourke, W. Bourke, Thompson (capt.); Warren, Haworth; La Trobe; Voysey, Patterson, Espiner, D. Dagg, Robertson; D. Bourke, Wallis and White.

Putaruru kicked ol'f facing a strong sun, and Cambridge returned, the ball going out in Putaruru's territory. From the throw-in play went to Putaruru's twenty-five, where Cambridge- were

awarded a free, Warren having an unsuccessful shot at goal. Putaruru forced. From the kick off Cambridge kicked out at mid-field. Putaruru made an attack, and worked play to the Cambridge twenty-five against good defence. From a scrum Cambridge relieved with a kick. Putaruru pressed again, and looked like scoring at the west corner, until Cambridge again relieved with a nice kick. Putaruru, however, continued their offensive after returning the leather, and Cambridge were defending solidly when Voysey secured and passed to Bourke, who ran out. From the throw-in Putaruru made another effort to score, the ball going out in the east corner. Cambridge returned play to mid-field. McPherson (Putaruru) secured from a throw-in and got away. Willi little defence ahead he kicked over the line and followed up fast, scoring a good try in the east corner. Morrow failed with the kick. Putaruru 3 Cambridge 0

With the leather again set in motion, Cambridge advanced, and were soon pressing on their opponents' line. This was the commencement of Cambridge's real offensive, and shortly afterwards Patterson dashed over and scored. Warren failed to add the extra points. Cambridge 3 Putaruru 3

Morrow (Putaruru) had to go off at this stage through a slight injury, and Ashvvorth replaced him. Play was of an up and down nature until Thompson secured the ball, and with a fine burst of speed, crossed the line at the west corner. W. Bourke's kick at goal failed. Cambridge 6 Putaruru 3 The first spell ended immediately after.

On resuming Putaruru took play almost to the Cambridge line, but Cambridge, aided by a nice passing rush by Thompson, Patterson and Haworth, returned it to the opposite twentyfive. Cambridge were soon pressing hard on Putaruru's line, but the defenders returned the leather to midHeld. Putaruru were awarded a free, from which Bourke secured and kicked. Voysey picked up and made a good attempt to get over. A series of kicks followed. Warren secured from a throw-in, and passed to Voysey, who was again unlucky not to score. W. Bourke secured at Putaruru's twentyfive, and passed to Thompson, to Haworth, whose attempt to score was stopped by good tackling. Shortly after D. Warren got over in a handy position. Thompson converted. Cambridge 'll Putaruru 3 Half lime sounded not long after.

Cambridge had the advantage of thc second half. It was during the third spell that the last score of the match was- made. Voysey secured from a scrum and passed to Thompson, who got over nicely on the west side of the goal. Warren's kick failed. Cambridge 14 Putaruru 3 Just before the change over Thompson received from Warren and made a* good attempt to get over, but unfortunately he ran out at the corner. In the last spell Putaruru were awarded a free at thc Cambridge twentylive, Broderson's fine kick going wide. In the next few minutes of play Henderson (Putaruru) was outstanding, and made one of two good saves. The game ended at mid-field shortly after, the final result being: Cambridge 14 Putaruru 3 Mr Thomas refereed.

THIRD GRADE MATCHES. Two third grade matches took place at Cambridge on Saturday afternoon. Hamilton defeated Cambridge at Victoria Square by 14 points to 3, the scores being obtained for Hamilton by Cleaver (two tries), Taylor (a penalty goal), and Morriee (a try). Morrow converted a try. For Cambridge Russo scored the only try. Thc scores give a good indication of the merits of the teams. Mr W. Webber refereed. Cambridge defeated Southwell School by G points to 3, at Leamington Park. For the winners scores were made by Armstrong (a penalty drop), and liaslie (a try). Holmes scored the only try for the visitors. Mr J. Tucker was referee. WAIKATO v. THAMES VALLEY. The following team has been selectdc to represent Waikato against Thames Valley, at the Showgrounds, 011 Saturday next: Matheson; Thompson, Barton (Waipa), Castles; Peach, Prussing; Crawford; Hooper, Shaw, Sowman, Carter, Hamilton, Keightley, Patterson, Ryan (Morrinsville) rover. Reserves: Kemp and Johnston (backs), Espiner and Delaney (forwards). VERMONT STREET SCHOOL. The Vermont Street (Auckland) Schoo'l fifteen will visit Hamilton tomorrow and will play a match with tlie Marists' team at Steele Park in the afternoon.