IN OTHER CENTRES

Waikato Times, Volume 102, Issue 17221, 3 October 1927, Page 11

IN OTHER CENTRES

JUNIOR RUGBV. CAMBRIDGE v. HAMILTON. There was a good muster of spectators on Victoria Square, Cambridge, on Saturday, when a really good match took place between the local Juniors and Hamilton Juniors. With a dry ball the game was frequently opened up, and some brilliant play by both sets of backs was witnessed. The visitor's won the game in the last quarter, scoring 11 points to nil.

The teams were as follows: — Cambridge: Foster, Dagg, McFarlane, Morris, Darrow, Hollier, Bryne, Chubb, Curie, Grayling, Hollier, Speake, Irvine, Hair, McLeish. Hamilton: Gilling, Tooman, Clarldn, Latta, Tatley, St. George, Grcvillc, Denz, Charleston, Walters, Cassidy, Scott, Tassell, Johnson.

Cambridge defended the southern goal, and St. George kicked off for the visitors. The return settled in Hamilton's favour, the backs taking play to the locals' west 25. From a free kick to Cambridge, Tatley received the ball, and he and St. George indulged In a passing bout, but little ground was gained. Hamilton again infringed with offside play, and Irvine followed up and kicked through to Hamilton 25. Following some loose play and a lineout, play swept across the held to the centre. Here Cambridge again attacked, but the Hamilton fullback saved nicely. From a line-out play was taken to mid-field, wmere Chubb and Irvine were prominent, and got within striking distance, but Bryne missed the chance. Play continued to be of a bright open nature to the close of the spell, which was slightly in the locals' favour.- On resuming, the Hamilton pack attacked in fine style, and the backs were in difficulties, but the tables were soon turned when Byrne received, and assisted by Grayling and McLeish, had the Hamilton bovs defending the'r goal line, and Gilling saved nicely and play returned to half-way. The half-time whistle sounded without a score. On resuming after the well, Hamilton got a move on and Cambridge were hard pressed. The locals obtained relief from a great loose rush by McLeish, Irvine and Curie. Play was of an even nature to the end of the spell, and there was still no score, but the Hamilton backs showed their superiority Almost immediately on resuming in the last quarter Hamilton attacked strongly. Denz was seen in some nippy work behind the scrums, but Cambridge put up a great deience. Hamilton were not to be denied, and coming again with a fine back movement in which Denz, Clarkin, and Greville took part, the last-named scored a fine try. Clarkin converted with a fine kick. Shortly after Cambridge were penalised in their own 25, and Clarkin lucked another goal. Within three minutes of starting play again Cambridge were p-nalised for off-side play in their own territory, and Clarkin made no mistake with the kick. The game ended shortly afterwards with the scores: — Hamilton H Cambridge 0 Mr 11. Vanse was referee. The team was kindly sent by the Hamilton Union with the object of assisting the local union in an endeavour to raise funds for injured players. ODDFELLOWS. CAMBRIDGE v. PAEROA. Following the junior match a game was played between representatives of the Cambridge and Paeroa Oddfellows' Lodges. The Paeroa team generously made the visit to Cambridge, with the object of making a game to raise funds for the local union's injured players. • The game was closely contested, and there was some brilliant play on both sides. The result was a win for the home team by G points to 5. Mr W. Webber was referee. GAMES AT TE AWAMUTU. The football season in Waipa was brought to a* conclusion on Saturday afternoon, when a team from Hunlly and Ngaruawahia combined paid a visit to Te Awamutu and met a team from the Te Awamutu Club at Albert Park. After an interesting game the home, team was successful in winning by 19 points to G. Mr S. A. Maonamara was referee. The Waipa junior representatives played the Maniapoto juniors. This game was much closer, but the home team was again successt'ull, winning this time by 11 points to G.

GAMES AT AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, Monday. At Auckland on Saturday the games resulted: Manukau 12, Technical 0.8. I); Ponsonby 11, Grammar 9.