LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 98, Issue 15312, 13 August 1923, Page 2

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION.

FRANKTON BEATS UNITED

The finals of the senior and junior knock-out League competitions were played before a record attendance at Hinemoa Park on Saturday. In the Grigg Bulldog senior competition Frankton, after a keen game, the issue of which was in doubt right until the call of time, beat United by 14 points to 9, thus winning the trophy for the year. The junior final for the Innes Shield, played between Whitiora and Frankton was won by the first-named by 15 points to 2. For Whitiora, Prince, Campamagini and Andrews scored tries, all of which wore converted by Taylor. The only score notched by Frankton was through the agency of Andrews, who put the ball over from a free kick.

THE SENIOR GAME-

Play opened up at a fast pace, and for a short term kept at midfleld. Then .Jacques made a good run, passing lo Payne, who, in turn, transferred to Ncill, and a nice movement ended in the last-named diving over in the corner to draw first blood for United. The attempt at converting failed. United 3, Franklon 0. Encouraged no doubt by their success so early obtained United were now playing with great dash, and, having the wind in their favour, they held Ihc upper hand at this stage of Ihc game. Payne and Me.Veay were responsible for a good forward rush, the United men taking play right onto the Franklon line, where, however, the Tracks' defence was sufficiently sound lo withstand the determined attack made upon it. United mainlaincd the pressure, hut, the Franklon hooker. E." Vernall .was gelling Ihc ball from the serums, and Ibis aided bis side to no small extent in [.ireventing United from further scoring. Jacques had a shot ill goal, bill, I lie kick, a good one, failed. Whalen made a great run, and passed lo Payne, lo Ncill. who, however, was unable to gel through. Eventually the Franklon forwards broke through. and, headed by Dent, transferred play to the other end. The fuil-bacx, in attempting lo save, knocked r,u. and ii scrum was ordered, from winch ,M likins made a good run. saving I'ni't I from a certain score. Frankton, however, kcptal il. Ihc e (Tori a being i umilually rewarded by a fry scored by Movie from the blind side of the srruoi. Solomon's allenipl al goal railed. Franklon :(. I'nileil .",. From Hie drop-out the Vernall brothers look play into L'niled's Iwenly-live. where Solomon made, a good run, and . scored in (he corner. Dufly's kick I failed to add the extras. Franklon li, : I'dfeil 3. Al lids slage Ihc game was of a particularly solid nature, with I

hard forward play predominating. Neither team was able to score, and the half-time spell came with no alteration to the scores.

Upon tho resumption, Jacques put in a good run, but infringed, and Frankton were awarded a free kick. This brought thorn only temporary relief, however, and United returned ot:ce more to the alack. Offalilo pay by Bishop gave the Blacks another penalty kick, and, making the most < f tho opportunity, they completely changed the venue of play. From a scrum on the line tho hall came cut to Dufty, to Solomon, to Digging, who scored. Fitzgerald's kick failed. Frankton 9, United 3. Tim United backs moved away to a good passing movement, hut forward throwing checked their advance. Frankton, however, were kept busy defending, and eventually Bishop broke through to add another try to United's quota. Jacques' attempt to convert failed. Frankton 9, United C. For tho next few minutes the play was devoid of any particular feature until Lynoham made a groat run from within his own twenty-five, and beating the opposition in splendid manner, scored a well-earned try right between the posts. Dufty added the extras. Frankton 14, United C. At this stage Dufty was playing a fine game, one particular feature being a splendid mark obtained in a good position. He had a shot at goal, but the kick failed. Later the . ball was kicked right into the hands of Jenkins, who, making a great run, scored a try which was not converted. The game then ended with the scores:— Frankton 14 United 9 Mr Saunders was referee.

AUCKLAND RESULTS.

AUCKLAND, Saturday. City 14, v. Marists 3. Richmond 14, v. Newton 5. Devonport 8, v. Ponsonby 4.