RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16834, 28 June 1926, Page 11

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

THE HAMILTON COMPETITIONS. FRANKTON DEFEAT CITY. OLD BOYS BEAT HUNTLY. VICTORY FOR UNITED. The weather was fine, though dull, when the Rugby primes were, played in Hamilton on Saturday afternoon. There was a pond turnout of tho public at Rugby Park to witness the senior games. A genuine, surprise was in store when Frankton defeated City after a elosely-contcslcd game. I he, margin being a narrow one. This is the first defeat City has sustained this season. Old Boys eventually prevailed over lluntly after being well in deficit at one stage of the game. . . At "Whatawhata United registered a handy victory over Whitiora after a good same. FRANKTON 11 v CITY 9. A minufe after the start the City backs swept through the Frankton defence and I. Johnson scored. City 3 Frankton ° The kick was disallowed through infringement. Frankton kept up the pressure, their forwards having the best of the game. Castles look possession by the City line and after a straight run passed out to Smith, who dived over for a good try. Bayly missed an easy shot. Frankton 3 City 3 City pressed on resumption of play and only good defence kept them out. Frankton were penalised for lifting, and Going kicked a good goal from the touch line. City G Frankton 3 Play, mainly of the forward nature, was witnessed in neutral territory but City eventually hart the better of matters. Illegal work by Ibc attackers was profited on by Frankton, whose forwards took the play to City's 2T>. Civy endeavoured to open up the game, but their passing efforts were easily frustrated. Keeping up the attack Scliultz fed out to I. Johnston who cut in and penetrated Frankton's territory. Bayly intercepted and saved a critical stuation. On the change over the Frankton forwards took charge, and secured from the scrum Snodgrass tent his backs away but, tho defence was reliable. Bayly turned the attack off in commendable fashion. City endeavoured to progress by passing but their efforts were too crowded. Frankton gave City some anxious moments, their forwards dominating the play. Mathieson made the most use of the line and a little later defended in great style. City had the upper hand for a while, but could jt penetrate the defence. City's attempts to open up the game were too much across field. Going had an unavailing shot at goal. Castles cleared the situation. City pressed, Schultz opening up the game to his backs, but their passing was quickly seized on. From neutral territory Castles cut in cleverly and his kick permitted his side to enter the opposing 25. The City forwards led by Knight cleared the situation. Franklon's backs failed to defend properly and City pressed. Frankton got out of Ihe difficulty byforcing. Too hard kicking by the attackers spoilt a good opportunity. Play was near midflcld when half-time sounded. After the interval City attacked and Clarkln scored. Going's shot failed. City 0 Frankton 3 City dominated the play Castles having to kick out hurriedly on one occasion. The maroons endeavoured by passing efforts to score, but their work failed to bring them benefit. Frankton had to defend desperately throughout the latter portion of this spell, their forwards saving them time and again. Misflelding by the City' hacks gave Frankton an attacking position, which was later supported by a penalty, from which Mathieson kicked a good.goal. Frankton 6 City 9 Play swayed back and forth between the 25's until Clemett, with a dashing run gave City a position near tho .scoring line. Frankton, principally by the forward work transferred the play lo midflcld, where it was when the change over for the final quarter was sounded.

Frankton attacked and gave City some armous moments, their forwards being still aggressive. Castles had a pot shot at goal, which failed. The play between the forwards was very Keen. A line kick by Going was decidedly profitable to his team, but «ayly, by a good kick returned the play to midflcld. By a scries of kickins City got the advantage. Good following up by Bayly caused the Cily defenders to be troubled, the ball going into touch at half way. From the line out, Hie Frankton backs opened up the game but Going came to the rescue. Frankton continued to press, Bayly sending the ball nut to Castles, but the pass out by '.he latter was intercepted by Brown, who knocked on. Frankton forwards were in charge of the game at this stage, but a break away by the City forwards, quickly transferred the play to Inn opposing 2i>, when Sterrilt marked cleverly. Frankton forwards penetrated the defence, Finch scoring. Montgomery's nvcr-cagerncss resulted in a free i barge. Malhiesnn goaled raadily and placed Frankton ahead. Frankton 11 Cily '.' The closing moments were tense, City opening up the game, and were pressing holly when the whistle sounded with the score: Frankton it .City y Mr W. Brydon was referee. OLD BOYS BEAT HUNTLY. A NARROW WIN. HOME TEAM'S PINE RECOVERY. Old Boys met Iluntly at Rugby Park on Saturday and after a spectacular dud open gain" emerged victors by the narrow margin of one point, a penalty Kick by Mead giving them their win within a few minutes of time. Iluntly rallied up thirteen points In nil in the lirst spell, hut tired in Hie second and Old Boys made a brilliant recovery, scoring fourteen poinls, making I lie llnal score J i—l■'! in llieir favour. The liunlly learn was a good combination and appeared to have the game well in

hand, but for some reason allowed their opponents to reverse Ihe position in the latler stages of the game. The. passing of the Old Hoys hacks was weak and the team was very lucky lo win. Jluntly attacked vigorously from the kick-off, but Old Boys retaliated with a passing rush which carried play into Iluntly's quarter. Play fluctuated nnlil lluntly pressed Old Boys back into their corner where, afler several forward melees a forward threw a long pass to O'Sullivan. The latter fielded the ball in his stride and galloped over for a try in handy position. Mason's kick did not even make the ball rise. Huntly 3 Old Boys 0 Old Boys attacked but. the lluntly forwards swept upfleld wifii the ball al, toe. Miki picked the ball out. of the ruck and threw wide to McDerinott, who cut in to score near the posts. O'Sullivan converted. Hunlly 8 Old Boys 0 Old Boys were again in trouble a few minutes later when Mason smothered Kemp's kick, and following up, dived across for a score. O'Sullivan found the uprights with a good kick. Huntly 13 Old Boys 0 The Old Boys' backs renewed their efforts to penetrate the Huntly defence,, bul. without avail, their movements breaking down owing to bad passing, lluntly again pressed and in the ensuing scramble Finlayson was injured. A nice piece of play was witnessed when McDermott sold a neat dummy and transferred to O'Sullivan who dashed for Ihe line. He passed out to Paki who returned the leather lo O'Sullivan when almost over, but the latter was blocked and unable to get through. Hart secured and made a bid for Ihe line, but was unsuccessful. Huntly persisted in their attack and nearly crossed on several occasions. A penalty was awarded to Huntly for an Old Boys' infringement, but' the kick went just outside the posts. Old Boys' forwards made a spirited attack and pushed Huntly back to their line where, Corlclt dived across from a forward scramble. Head converted. Huntly 13 Old Boys 5

After the interval Huntly pressed and O'Sullivan kicked through, making the situation dangerous for Old Boys. Oainsford. the lluntly fullback, fielded a punt near the half-way and just missed landing a flue dropkick. The Old Boys forwards were showing renewed vigour, and an infringement gave Hawke a chance to goal, which he narrowly failed lo turn to account. Huntly were penned in their own quarter for a period, but a free kick afforded them relief. O'Sullivan was responsible for some heady play, but Iluntly's attack was frustrated by McMillan, who dribbled through only to lose possession. Huntly infringed, but Ilawke's kick at goal failed. Old Boys pressed and following a forward scramble Corlett scored in the corner. The kick failed. Huntly 13 Old Boys 8 The Old Boys forwards were throwing the ball about in good style and McCormack securing possession crossed near the corner and ran round to ground the ball noar the posts. Head's kick missed. Huntly 13 Old Boys ii O'Sullivan attempted to pot a goal, but the ball went low. Offside play by Huntly gave a free kick to Old Boys and Head put the ball between the posts. The remaining play was uneventful, and Ihe game finished without further score. Old Boys j', lluntly ....'..'. 13 ! Mr S. A. Mannering was referee. UNITED 15, WHITIORA 6. United and Whitiora fifteens met at Whatawhata on Saturday afternoon, United winning by If) points to 6. It was a good game to watch, there being several bright phases during the four spells. United introduced more back play than is usually the case with them, and their efforts were very successful. Whitiora threatened dauger on many occasions, their points coming from a penalty goal and a try. United scored five tries, but failed to convert on each occasion. Capamagian scored one attractive try for United after a very lengthy run. JUNIOR [WATCHES. Juniors. Marists 12 v. Gordonton 3. City 5 v. Horotiu 3. Old Boys 12 v. Huntly 3. High School 11 v. Technical 0.8. 9. Iluakura 3 v. Te Kowhai nil. Old Boys' B. defeated United. Thirds. lluntly 6 v. High School 3. Technical 0.8. 0 v. Old Boys G. Fourths. Old Boys 3i v. Frankton nil. .Marists 12 v. Technical 0.8. 3. Tech. High School 30, v. High School 0. Fifths. Fifth Grade. Tech. High A GO, v. ]V,?\\ School C 0. High School B 1?, v. Technical 13 0. GAMES AT MATAIVIATA. MATAMATA, Saturday. The games at Malamata resulted: Seniors Walton 9, v. Paletcre 0. Juniors Walton 8, v. Wairerc 0. Matarnata !•. v. Flinucra 3. Paletcre 8, v. Waharoa 3. Third Grade Waharoa 3, v. Walton 0. GAMES AT CAMBRIDGE. CAMBRIDGE, Saturday. The games al. Cambridge to-day resulted: — Finlay Cup. Waipa 0, v. Cambridge G. Juniors. Leamington 3, v. Karapiro 3. City S, v. Haulapu 3. TE AWAMUTU. Waipa Juniors United 31, beat Pirongia 0. Puainie 0, beat Te Kawa 0. uhaupo 12, beat Parawera T. TE AROHA. In the Poland Cup game, between Piako and Wailii, Piako won by G to I), it was a prcal game, played before ii record gate. Wailii was Lire belter team up lo Ihe last quarter, when Piako scored Iwicc, they being lb" bctlcr stayers. AUCKLAND v. THAMES. I AUCKLANH, Salurday. - 1 — ekJand beat Thames- by 23 to 0.

GAMES AT MORRINSViU-E. Two senior matches ware played at Morrinsville on Saturday. That bol.we.en Kereonu and Tal.uanni was Ibc most, in I ere.-; linp, ihe scoring for some time being equal, and only in Ihe last quarter did Kcreone prove their superiority, the match ending Kcreone 16, Tatuanui 8.. Terriers had Ihe best of the match against United, winning by 24 points In :i. Tho day was fine, and there was again a large attendance. TRIAL MATCH. A AND B TEAMS. The selector (Mr F. Toomanj, has crosen (be following teams lo play in the trial match in Hamilton next Saturday:—■ Black and Yellow-. —Mathieson, Buckingham, Bayly, Griffiths. Kemp. Schultz, .Mitchell, Hart, Mason, Arrtern. Courtney, Tinuns, L. Johnston, Charleston. Warren.

Black and White!—Going. Clemett, Miki, Paki, McDermolt, Whorskoy, Snodgrass, Chapman, Seol.l, Hooper. C Christie, Carter, Finlayson, Knight, .Montgomery. ENTHUSIASM IN WELLINGTON. WELLINGTON, Monday. A notable feature of Rugby football in Wellington is ihe interest which is taken by Ihe public in club games. Last winter, notwithstanding exceptionally wet weather, the attendances were so large that Ihe local union profiled lo the extent of £ 1 -'ioo. This year, with a succession of line Saturdays, public patronage is larger still. and culminated on Saturday in a crowd of .10,000 lo witness the first meeting between Ihe Athletic, ami Petonc Clubs, who stand at. the bead of the list. They were rewarded by a game between two well-trained teams as fast and willing as an All Black side would give. Athletic, which has Porter, the All Black, as captain of the Club, won by 18 to JO, and possesses an unbroken record so far. ALL BLACKS. THE AUSTRALIAN TOUR. SYDNEY, June 27. Great interest was manifested in the final try-out, between four Rugby football teams from which the New South Wales team to meet the All Blacks will be chosen. There was a large gathering of spectators. The match between the first and second fifteens provided a hard, excellent game, the seconds beating the firsts by 19 points lo 18. WAIKATO UNION. A meeting of the Management Committee of the Waikato Rugby Union was attended by Messrs T. A. Cooper (president), T. Clarkin (vice-presi-dent), H. Sterling (llamillon). B. Chapman (Morrinsville). A. O YardIcy (Matarnata), T. Crump (Waipa).Tooan (Referees), S. Lewis (Cambridge), W. Eraser (treasurer), and ii. A. Mitchell (secretary;. A letter was received from the Poverty Bay Union asking lor a match in the first week in September.—lt was decided lo offer Wednesday, September 1. It was decided, ou the application of the Hamilton Union, to recommend the reinstatement of Mr W. 11. Matthews, and W. Dully. It was also decided to urge the New Zealand Union lo grant full rj-instatement to McNamara (Waipa). McNamara was recently granted provisional permission to referee games and coach players. The appeal of tho Wairerc Club against the Malamata. sub-union's decision with regard to a pro-tc-st on rule 3, was held over for the secretary lo obtain the grounds of the appeal and to consult with Ihe president as lo whether there was a prime facie case, to go before the Waiicalo Union. The correspondence before the meeting was very vague, the club qudling tho n,le under which the pretest was lodged without anything leading up to it. Providing the holders did not, object Kawhia were allowed to issue a challenge for the Fir.lay Cup. the last match on the list (after (Putaruru), (vine allotted them. The -decision meant the extension of the dale for entries, to apply lo Ihe case. It was decided to offer Ihe King Country Union representative match at King, Country to ho played en a Wednesday. A long discussion took place regarding the venue for representative matches, but. I'm- question was deferred. The treasurer suggested that the "Thames Valley home match be played at Morrinsville.—This was supported by Mr Chapman. Mr Yardley thought llial the Waikato Union should play all its homo matches in Hamilton this season, so that the Union could place itself on a sound irnancial fooling. Finances had worried Ihe Union practically since its rcsusoilalion, and he thought thai now there was a possibilitv of securing funds (through the long" list cf home matches) th.rj Union would lie wrcng in making whal might be, cosily experiments. The speaker said he was in thorough sympathy with ihe suggestion I" play represent lahve matches in other sub-union centres than Hamilton, bul lie thought action in this respect might well he deferred until next year. No action was taken in ihe mean lime.