MORRINSVILLE RETAINS PEACE CUP.

Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17503, 10 September 1928, Page 4

MORRINSVILLE RETAINS PEACE CUP.

HOLDERS SHOW SUPERIORITY OVER THAMES. V 1 '• ■ CITY DEFEAT OLD BOYS IN CLARK CUP FINAL. NEW ZEALAND’S SECOND WIN OVER NEW SOUTH WALES AUCKLAND AND WELLINGTON DRAW AT SOCCER. Hamilton, Matamata and Thames have fallen victims In turn to l*oiTlnßvllle In the competition for the Peace Cup, scores of 16-14, 11-7 and ; ll-3 having been recorded In the respective, games. IWOrrlnsville’s victory over Thames on Saturday last was well merited and indications point to the latest holders carrying the trophy well Into the new season at least. The attraction at local headquarters on Saturday was the Clarke Cup final between City and Old Boys. City held the narrow margin of three points at the finish and the result in their favour not only leaves them in possession of the trophy for another season, but seals a triple success, as the Sage Memorial and Blnnie Cups are also inscribed with the champion team’s name for the 1928 Rugby term. Further afield on Saturday, several important Rugby fixtures were decided. At Dunedin the Second Test was played between New Zealand and New South Wales, and the wearers of the All Black jersey, who had got home In the First Test last Wednesday by the margin of three points, were once again In the post of honour. There were two points their way on the latest occasion in a contest of many bright phases, in which the tourists were always a force to be reckoned with. Auckland proved superior to the Wanganui touring team, while the Wellington representatives, on their home groiind, disposed of Hawke’s Bay. The star Item in Association football circles locally concerned the destination of the Howden Cup for the season, Pukemiro Junction leading Hamilton Wanderers 2-1 at the final whistle. Auckland and Wellington In a classic tussle finished on even terms, two goals, a result which left Auckland In possession of the English F.A. trophy. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. RUGBY. New Zealand 16, New South Wales 14. Morrinsville 11, Thames 3. City 12, Old Boys 9. Auckland 16, Wanganui 3. Wellington 11, Hawke’s Bay 8. LEAGUE. Canterbury 41, Otago 20. . ASSOCIATION. Auckland 2, Wellington 2. Pukemiro Junction 2, Hamilton Wanderers 1,

PEACE CUP CONTEST.

had an unavailing penalty shot and a fine clearance kick by Dufty got the line at the half-way. Home Pack Effective. The home pack were soon in charge again. At the 25 Morrinsville got another penalty but S. Thomas again failed with his effort. The Thames forwards introduced a virile attack which carried play right to the home line but S. Thomas defended well and the quarter, which was well in favour of Morrinsville, ended without alteration. On the change round Morrinsville were aggressive in the opening part. At this period there were alterations in the home backs. Mallett was fullback, S. Thomas (first five-eighth), Mulcahy (second), and Robson (centre). The home backs handled in a nice passing rush, but Campbell was halted by Winder. Howard had a shot at goal but the ball did not rise and a strong breakaway by Moran quickly changed the scene of operations to inside the home halfway. Anderson Goes Out. In a home passing rush Campbell lost possession but Thames infringed. With the home backs handling, Anderson, Thomas, Mulcahy and again Anderson were in the picture, the latter crossing at the corner but he was recalled for going into touch. The play swung across to the opposite side line where the Morrinsville forwards sorely pressed the visitors. The defence held and a useful clearance kick by Moran saw Thames in foreign territory. Hayward made a dashing breakaway and fed out to Abraham but his pass was lost. It was a ground gaining movement. The effort lost its advantage when Lomas was penalised and S. Thomas made good use of the line. Faulty handling when ‘Morrinsville had an attacking position saw them lose the advantage, but Thames were in similar straits a little later. A. Cameron made a dash for Morrinsville through the twenty-five and Thames had anxious moments but they found the line. Faulty Field Work. ■ Abraham broke away from a line out and Thames reached midfield. They were soon driven back and faulty fielding and kicking by Winder saw them in danger hut Moran dashed round and saved in good style. Thames quickly made progress down the line and pressed the home team. Dufty made a dive near the posts but got (•becked, while Percy met with _ a similar experience from an ensuing scrum. From the twenty-five , Hayward opened up the play to Denize and the Thames’ captain came round later to take the pass and make a bold bid for the scoring mark but he was held out by sure tackling and the half-time bell brought relief to Morrinsville. This was a very even quarter. The half-time score read: Morrinsville 3 Thames 0 Chopping and Changing. There was further chopping and changing in vanguard positions as the teams were posted to commence the second half. Wilcox was now scc-ond five-eighth, and Harrison centre for Thames, .while the home rearguard was as originally constituted. There was a good deal of faulty handling by the backs of both sides in the immediate period of play following the resumption. Winder earned applause for effective clearance with the home forwards following close. The visitors opened the game up but their passing was wild. Still they continued to have , the margin of attack. On one occasion Anderson was found wanting, but S. Thomas dashed In to save. The Thames forwards bustled the defence. ’ Then Moran dived for the line at the corner, but a kick out was

MORRINSVILLE’S GOOD WIN. DEFEAT OF THAMES FIFTEEN. A MARGIN OF EIGHT POINTS. Before an attendance in the vicinity of 2000 people, at Morrinsville on Saturday afternoon, Morrinsville successfully stalled off a challenge by Thames for the Peace Cup, winning by 11 points to 3 points. The weather was line and the ground was in surprisingly good order. The representative attendance Which included some 400 people who came by special train with the challengers, showed the interest that was taken in the match. Morrinsville’s win was well deserved and distinctly popular. This is the second occasion the trophy has been played for since being secured from Hamilton on August 11, the initial victory on the holder’s ground having been secured over Matamata by 11—7. The teams on Saturday lined out as follows:

Morrinsville. Full Back: S. Thomas. Three-quarters; Afiderson, Mallet, Campbell. Five-eighths: Mulcahy (captain), Robson. ' Half-back: E. O’Brien. Rover: Howard. Back Row: Leeson, Welch. Middle Row: A. Cameron, F. Thomas, C. Cameron. Front Row: Brown, Hewitt.

. Thames. Full Back: Winder. Three-quarters: Denize, Wilcox, Moran. Five-eighths: Duftv, Harrison. Ilalf-back: Darling. Rover: W. Pollock. Back Row: G. Pollock, Strange. Middle Row: M. Hayward (captain), Abraham, Percjn Front Row: Smith, Lomas. The Visitors Begin Well. It was r . 20 when Morrinsville set the ball in motion against the sun and wind. They got a 'penalty early and an exchange of kicking between Harrison and Thomas, saw the latter have the last say. Above the twenty-five, Thames had a penalty shot inside the first few minutes but Winder’s effort, although good, did not prevail. The Thames backs went away and threal- ) ened danger but the ball reached the touch over Moran’s .shoulder. A free relieved the tension slightly but the ball came out to Dufty who took a pot shot that had the direction but dropped low. The Thames forwards took charge on resuming but the effort was crowded near the touch. Denize made a dash on the opposite rang but went into touch and a penalty which followed against the attackers lost them their territorial advantage. The home forwards, with a strong dash, bustled Winder but Robson’s effort to open out the game was too slow and " Thames’ cleared' to near half-way. t The Tide Turns. ' The home backs went away - and Mallett found the touch at the visitors’ twenty-five. A dash and final kick bv Anderson saw Hayward mark at the twenty-five. Morrinsville continued to have the. measure of attack but Thames worked finally to the home 25. F. Thomas and Leeson led their team well inside the visitors’ territory' where Wilcox marked. Then the home backs opened up the play and after goiug through the chain Anderson scored a good try, midway between, the posts and the corner. Thomas failed with the kick. Morrinsville 3 Thames 0 Morrinsville were playing all' over the visitors at this stage. S. Thomas

the ultimate result of what was an anxious lime for Morrinsville. Morrinsville worked the play to mid-field by a series of strong forward attacks. Thames opened up the play but the effort made little progress. Then Denize added sparkle to the occasion by dashing from his own to the home twenty-five,-but he was without support when tackled. Battling in Tight Play. A succession of tight melees ensued with Thames making progress. The play opened out across the home goals where Mulcahy 'was caught in possession, but the side got clear and play was transferred to the visitors’ territory. Thames heeled from a scrum but the pass-out to Dufty was too difficult. However, Thames rallied and worked play inside the home territory. There were many faults by the rearguard men in their efforts at taking, but Moran gave his team progress by a dash and side-line kick. Winder got in a great line finder to near the home line where, from the subsequent play Denize scored on the short side. Winder’s shot failed as the quarter ended. ' Thames . 3 Morrinsville .. 3 Not the Maximum. Early in the final quarter Anderson made a prominent side-line dash for * Morrinsville but passed infield .when he would have been wiser to have gone right on. There was no one near enough to a pass and Thames cleared with a rush to the twenty-five. S. Thomas had returned to the first five-eighth position again, while Mallctt was full back. The play changed quickly but Anderson, with a run and kick put his side on attack. Winder marked hut his kick was returned. Winder got nailed but Dufty cleared. From a high return by Howard Winder failed to gather and Hewitt and Anderson following fast were on top of the visiting full-back, Anderson winning Hite race to touch down. sThomas missed a difficult shot at goal. Morrinsville G Thames 3 ~ With ten minutes left for play, the holders kept up their pressure, the forwards playing .with great dash. Mulcahy was all but over from a break through by the home skipper under the posts but he got upended and Thames cleared to llie twenty five. From a scrum O’Brien got round on the visiting half and the ball was carried to within ten yards of the Thames line. A mark held up the pressure. Another Try by Anderson. The play worked over the half where Mallett gathered and kicked across to the wing. Anderson got. to the ball on the bounce and outpacing Winder dashed in from the twenty-five to score a fine try, 1 which b. ihomas converted with a good kick. Morrinsville § Thames 3 Some Further Pressure. Morrinsville continued to have the best of affairs despite the desperate efforts of the Thames forwards. O’Brien broke away in possession and short punted but knocked on when getting to the hall. From a kick Thames had an easement and Hayward broke away a little later, but his eiloit to pass out was blocked. Robson jumped into the breach but a knockout held up the movement as it was about to develop. The play was in neutral territory for a time but the home forwards, with F. Thomas prominent, again 'assumed command. Thames got out to midfield with a kick and then G. Cameron had an unsuccessful drop shot at goal from a penalty. The quarter was all m favour of- Morrinsville and the game ended — Morrinsville 11 Thames =, 3 Mr S. A. Mannering, of Hamilton, was referee. NOTES AND COMMENTS. It was the persistency of the home pack, allied with backs who were better able to seize opportunities, that carried Die day. For a time it looked as if Thames would be masters but Morrinsville were playing all over them in the concluding quarter of the game. The Thames forwards toiled hard but they were pitted against a pack who lasted better, while the support of the home backs was much more reliable than the members of the visiting rearguard were capable of. In truth, the Thames backs were singularly inept and it was little wonder that the forwards were lilcialiy run off their legs. Jhe eight points margin did not exaggerate the difference between the teams. PEACE CUP SCORES. This Season's Happenings. Hamilton 15, Walpa 0. Morrinsville 16, Hamilton 14. Morrinsville 11, Matamata 7. Morrinsville 11, Thames 3. THE CURTAIN RAISER. A DRAWN GAME.' At Morrinsville on Saturday the curtain raiser to the Peace Gup sume was provided by Morrinsville third grade representatives and the Mata mata Junior High School fifteen, the contest resulted in a draw, each side scoring three points. CLARKE CUP FINAL. CITY RETAIN THE TROPHY. HARD TUSSLE WITH OLD BOYS. NARROW MARGIN OF POINTS. After a hard tussle with Old Boys, City won the Clarke Cup again this season. The ground at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon was greasy and showers of rain somewhat marred the play. Old Boys held the advantage territorially in the game, and their forwards and backs played well to a degree, but at critical moments they often made errors. City played eight backs and seven forwards right through the game, and Old Boys fol-

lowed their example after half-time, Head going back to first five-eighths. The teams lined out as follows; —

City.—Skeet; Guilford, Giemett, Alien; Brown, Revell, Schultz, Buckingham; Johnston. A. Christie, Varney, W. Christie, Stubbs, Billington, C. Christie. Old Bovs. —Gilling; McLean, Hawke, Collins; Tuck, Fitzgerald; Boucher; Brough, McNamara, Head; Edge, Williams, Fleming, Bonham and WilsonThe Early Play. Old Boys kicked off and Skeet returned to the line at the 25. Old Boys were the early attackers, and they pressed City back, but Revell brought the hall clear. From a scrum in mid-field Tuck secured, but Fitzgerald over-ran his pass. Hawke following up gathered in and made a dash, but was grassed by Schultz. Then the City backs got moving and the ball travelled from Buckingham to Schultz, Revell, Giemett and Allen. Allen cut in and after a great run opened City’s scoring account. Allen failed with the kick. City 3 Old Boys 0 The fast City backs again got moving but Clemett knocked the ball on. Soon Clemett gathered in the leather and made a dash for the corner, but Hawke grassed him with a splendid tackle. From a scrum in mid-field Tuck secured and passed to Fitzgerald and the latter, after a great run, passed to Collins, but (he pass was forward. The Old Boys'forwards with Fleming in the lead attacked strongly, ' hut Stubbs cleared. Brough, Williams and Bonham then figured in a passing rush which Stubbs successfully slemrned. From a free kick near half-way Hawke landed a beautiful goal. Old Boys 3 City 3 Boucher, Fitzgerald and Tuck then broke away, but Brown grassed Tuck before he could pass. From a scrum in mid-field Tuck intercepted and dashed up-fleld, but 'Johnston brought him down. The Second Quarter. From the change over Old Boys pressed, but Skeet cleared with a line kick.' From the line-out Brough sent out to Boucher, to Tuck, Fitzgerald, Hawke and McLean, but Johnston was again in place and grassed (he latter just before he readied the line. Whipping the ball away from the scrum, Buckingham had an unsuccessful shot with a drop-kick. From the kick-out Old Boys pressed and Brough found the line with a good kick. Old Boys hooked from the majority of the scrums and their backs worked together, but they could not advance against City’s solid defence. The latter took charge, Clemett making a fine opening from which C. Christie scored. The kick failed. City i 6 Old Boys 3 The City backs got moving again. Hawke intercepted and raced away, but Johnston caught him before he could get rid of the ball. Fitzgerald and Tuck then broke away and Tuck cross-kicked, but Revell cleared. Old Boys had the better of the game territorially at this stage, but solid tackling by the City backs held them out. City broke away once more and Buckingham, Schultz, Allen, Revell and Guilford handled in turn but the lastnamed received his pass off-side. Old Boys were penalised in the ensuing scrum and Christie landed a goal from an easy position. City .... 9 Old Boys • 3 Old Boys Have a Turn. From the kick Old Boys pressed and from a scrum near the lino Boucher and Tuck worked the blind side and the last-named went over to score wide out. Hawke made a brilliant but unavailing attempt to convert. City 9 Old Boys 9 City then attacked with a hard rush but McLean saved with a mark. Halftime was sounded with the scores unchanged. Hawke's Fine GoalOn the resumption the Old Boys’ backs broke away in a splendid passing rush which ended near the City’s line. Skeet cleared fr*m the lineout. From a free kick {Fawke landed a splendid goal from half-way. Old Boys 9 City 9 ’ Old Boys pressed hard at this stage of the game, and Bonham, Brough, and Williams figured in a passing rush but Allen saved. Old Boys still held the advantage territorially and their hacks broke away. Boucher, Head, Tuclc, Fitzgerald and Ilawke handled in turn hut Allen cleared. Old Boys were awarded a free kick, and Hawke had an unsuccessful shot at goal. City then took a: ‘turn at attack, anil from a mark Buckingham put his side on attack, hut Gilling forced. Reward to City. City attacked again and Schultz threw the hall wide out to Clemett who made a dash and passed several opponents, but Tuck brought him down with a pretty tackle. Prom a forward melee Schultz picked up and scored City's winning try. Allen missed the easy kick. City 12 Old Boys 9 City still pressed Hard but Boucher and Brough brought the ball downfield again in a neat passing bout. Ihe bail ihen travelled from Tuck to Fitzgerald to Ilawke and back to Tuck, who kicked over the City full-back's head but Allen came round smartly and cleared. Oid Boys were awarded a free kick in a handy position but Ilawke missed the shot. City still forced the play although Tuck often rallied the Old Boys’ backs. Schultz whipped the ball out to Allen, who had an unsuccessful shot at goal. City still pressed and Old Boys had their work cut out keeping the attackers at bay. After a series of scrums near the Old Boys’ line City broke away, but Gilling forced. From Hie kick Cilv attacked and W. Christie had a pot" shot at goal; Tuck brought the ball round and raced half the field before he was grassed. Old Boys tried hard to even the scores, and the backs and forwards combined well together and stormed the City's citadel, but Skeet and Allen were very safe, and the game ended ' with no further change of scores. Mr G. N. Rabone was the referee.

MARIST PLAY RAGLAN.

WIN FOR THE HAMILTON CLUB. The Marist senior fifteen rnct the Raglan Club in a friendly game on No'. 2 ground at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon. The ground was in good condition and a keenly-contested game was witnessed by a large gallery. The teams lined out as follows: Marist. —Waters, L Clarkin, P. Clarkiu. Millar; McCormick, McGee;

Mills; Hill, Chi tty, Reynolds (captain Tasker’ Peacocke, Dold, McCormack; Cassidy (rover). Raglan.—Trav; Maniapoto, Davy, Simon; D. Gray, 11. Gray; Pairama, Solomon, Kercopa, Clark, Nuku (captain), Rawiri, Matcnga, Marshall; Tawera (rover).-

■ SECOND TEST MATCH. WIN FOR NEW ZEALAND. DUNEDIN, Saturday. Bright weather and passing clouds ruled for dhe second Rugby Test, New South Wales versus New Zealand. A strong wind was blowing practically straight across the ground. The attendance was about 17,000. , The Test provided one of the fastest and most exciting games seen for a long time, and, though the All Blacks won by 16 to 14, on the run of play It must be admitted that the visitors were rather unlucky to lose. Throughout the first spell the Welshmen dominated the scrums, obtaining nearly twice as much of the ball as the Blacks, while on the line-outs the Blues’ were also superior. In the last half-hour or so of play, however, a change came over things, and the All Blacks pack, while showing up much belter in the loose —in-which they then commenced to show great dash—also did better in the scrums, and their backs got some opportunity of proving their ability on attack. With Wales obtaining the greater part of the ball in the first spell it was but to be expected that their backs would show to advantage, and it was only the great spoiling work of Porter, and the solid defence on the part of the New Zealand backs that kept the score down to ii to C in favour of Wales at half-time, Malcolm, behind the visitors pack, overshadowed Holden on the day, his passing being crisper and better directed, while he frequently made good openings from midfield play. On the defence his play left nothing to be desired. A Clever Piece of Play. It was the result of a clever piece of play on his part that he scored in the first half. The visitors heeled from i'he scrum, and Malcolm snapped up very quickly, going round on the blind, side for ail unexpected try. The Wales’ backs handled fairly well, but Porter’s roving play occasionally got them bustled and they were dropping passes, often when they were in a good position, which might have meant . the difference between victory and deieat. Towers, at centre three-quarter, played very soundly, making scvcial very strong runs. Burge, at centre, was a triile uncertain, and Hemingway, on the wing, made several dashing runs. For a good part of the game the New South Wales forwards were more than a match for the Blacks, hut the latter lasted the pace better than the visitors, who were outplayed towards the finish. The Blues were penalised time and again for offside play, and during the second spell had a penalty try awarded against them for obstruction, Porter being collared before he. was anywhere near the ball at a time when the Blacks were in a scoring position, as the result of passing start-ed-by Steere. Bradanovich played very in and out, his passing being very weak, with the result that Cooke did not get ieiy manv opportunities on attack, though he proved a tower of strength on defence. Hook, at centre, was not up to standard, and threw away several good chances. Snodgrass was the best of the three-quarters, his defensive work being great, while lie pu in some good runs. McClymont, on the other wing, got few chances. NEW SOUTH WALES TOUR. RESULTS AND FIXTURES. N.S.W. 19, Auckland 8. N.S.W. 20, Wanganui 16. N.S.W- 19, Hawke’s Bay 6. N.S.W. 12, Now Zealand 15. N.S.W. 14, New Zealand 16. Yet to Play. Sept. 12—Southland. Sept. 15—New Zealand (Third Test). Sept. 19— Marlborough. AUCKLAND BEATS WANGANUI. I AUCKLAND, Saturday. In a game that was never brilliant, the Auckland A representatives beat the Wanganui touring side this afternoon by l 6 points to 3. The. Auckland fifteen showed improvement on last week s form, but there was hardly enougli back play to thrill the crowd. GAMES AT AUCKLAND. AIIGKUAND, Saturday. In Hie Pollard Gup competition College Hi lies 3 beat City 0; Ponsonby 19 beat Grammar 0; Suburbs 20 beat Tramways 16; ’\arsity 17 beat Marathon 10; Manuk.au. beat North Shore hv default; Marist beat Grafton by default. AUCKLAND B v. N. WAIROA. AUCKLAND, Saturday. At Eden Park this afternoon Auckland B learn beat representatives of Northern Wairoa by' 34 to USOUTH AUCKLAND DEFEATED. A U G K L A N D, Saturday. in the representative Rugby match, Auckland 1J outpointed a weak South Auckland team to ttie tune of 4 0 points to 11. The visitors’ backs were vastly superior, and gave an almost faultless exhibition against a feeble opposition. Both packs played well. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS’ GAME. COUNTRY AND TOWN DRAW. AUCKLAND, Saturday. Spirited barracking was heard at the Show Grounds Ibis afternoon, when teams representing town and country commercial travellers played their annual game. it was lively all through with plenty of enthusiasm. At "no side’ 1 the scores were level, six" all, and everyone was happy. WELLINGTON BEAT HAWKE’S BAY. The inter-provincial Rugby match, Wellington v. Hawke’s Bay, was played this afternoon before an attendance of about i3,U00. Wellington won by 11 to 3. RUGBY SEDDON SHIELD. NELSON, Sunday. in a Rugby match yesterday, Nelson retained the Scddon Shield by defeating Motueka by 3 points to 0. IN THE SOUTH. NEW PLYMOUTH, Saturday. In the match Taranaki v. Manawhenua, the home team led 13-0 at half-

Following the kick-off Raglan attacked, but Marist cleared and carried the play into the visitors’ territory. Fast play followed, and ail infringement by Raglan gave Marist a penalty kick. P. Clarkin was successful, and the score stood at;

Marist 3 Raglan 9 Marist again forced the play, and in spite of the determined efforts of the visitors the game remained for some 1 time in Raglan territory. However, a i rally by the visiting forwards broke through the Marist defence and took the game to mid-field. A spirited encounter followed between the opposing forwards, and a breakaway by Reynolds saw Raglan in a dangerous situation. At this stage the game was held up owing to an injury to Reynolds, but he was able to resume. Raglan attacked strongly and a brilliant- run by Maniapoto gained ground for the visitors. D. Gray was prominent in the play that followed and for a time Marist were hard pressed. McCormack gained possession, but was speedily tackled. A scrum near the half-way line gave the ball to Marist, but an infringement gave the visitors a penally kick, which, however, failed. A knock-on near the Marist goal resulted in a scrum, and in the following play a passing movement by the Marist forwards carried the game into the visitors' area. P. Clarkin was prominent in the work that followed, but the ball found the touchline. Home Team Across. A scrum near the Raglan goal gave the ball to Marist, and P. Clarkin crossed the line to score a try. He took the kick, which was successful, making the score: Marist 8 Raglan 9 Another rush by Marist again took the hall into the visitors’ territory, and P. Clarkin was again successful in crossing the line. The kick failed, and the score became: Marist Raglan 0 A further attack by Marist paved the way for anoLher successful effort by P. Clarkin, who scored a brilliant try. The kick went wide, and halftime came with the score: Marist 14 Raglan 0 The second spell opened with a rush by the visitors, and in this movement Tawera was prominent. Raglan was now playing an emergency in the place of Nuku, the captain, who had his shoulder dislocated. In the strenuous play that followed 'Waters cleared and sent the ball back to mid-field. Visitors Press Hard. A passing movement by the visitors carried the play into Marist territory, and warm work took place around the Marist goal, but L. Clarkin made a great effort and reached the -half-way line before he was wcll-tackled by Tawera and Maniapoto. Mills gained possession and kicked the hall out. An exchange of kicks on both sides kept the play in midfield, until Hill cleared, and led an attack on the visitors’ goal. An infringement resulted in’” a scrum, and the Raglan hookers got the bail out and away. Kercopa kicked and the ball found the touchline. In the following play the Marist pack gained a lot of ground before the Raglan forwards intercepted. .. Simon started a passing movement, but the hall found the touchline near the half-way flag. Miller cleared, but was tackled before he had time to get away. Play went back to midfield, but Marist gained possession, and a brilliant forward movement took the ball over the visitors’ line. McCormack scored near the corner. The kick failed. Raglan now attacked strongly, and the game became fast and furious. Marist forced the visitors back, but a final rally was nearly successful and the whistle went with the score: Marist Raglan 0 Mr Marshall was referee. CLARKE CUP. CAMBRIDGE v. MORRINSVILLE. A very evenly-contested junior match was played on the Cambridge ground on Saturday, between Hie Morrinsville and Cambridge representatives for the Clark Cup. The wea-ther-was stormy, and heavy rain fell during the second half of the game. Owing to this fact there were not many spectators. The game, which resulted in a win for Hie local team by 8 points to <>, was very interesting and there were some good combined effort.s among the hacks on both sides. The locals had rattier the heller of it in the forwards. Chubb and Moore scored a try cacti for Cambridge, the former being converted by Byrne. Trios for the visitors were scored by Cameron and Hubbard, neither of which was converted. Mr 11. Vause was referee. WAIPA FOOTBALL. There was plenty of excitement in the football in Te Awamutu on Safur-., day afternoon. The final of the Sylvester Cup for the third grades was won by High Sciiool, who defeated Kara mu by 3 points to nil Brough scoring a try. This was the first defeat Karamu have had in the season. The final of the Teddy Shield for \ the High Schools from Cambridge to 1 To Kuiti, was fought out between Te Kuiti and Cambridge. The usual time left the result a draw, but on playing a further 10 minutes each way McLeod won the match for Tc Kuiti byscoring a sensational try after running three parts of the length of the field. Mr H. Raine was referee. The rnatcli between Hamilton and Waipa junior representatives in Hie 'Waikato Junior Championships resulted in a win for Waipa by <J points to 3. For the winners Lee and it. Jackson scored, and A. Jackson a penalty goal. For Hamilton ScotLscorcd a try. Mr .!. Williams was referee. Matamata senior representatives defeated Waipa seniors by 8 points to 7. For the winners Brown ad Simpson scored tries, ami Lagan converted one. For Waipa Bella scored a try and Kay a potted goal. Mr D. C. Freeman was referee. GAME AT TAUPIRI. WIN FOR C SECTION. At Taupiri on Saturday the C section representatives defeated the Hamilton , junior B representatives by 16 points to 12.

WANGANUI, Saturday. Championship Games. —Marist won by defeating -Kaierau 17 to 7. Pirates and Technical Old Boys drew: 3 all. WAIPUKURAU, Saturday. In the last representative game of the season, Central Hawke’s Bay defeated the Napier-Hastings senior combination by 18 to 9, in a fast match. The latter juniors defeated Central by 8 points to 0. NELSON, Saturday. Nelson retained the Scddon Shield for 1928 by defeating Golden Bay and Motueka by one try (unconverted) to nil. The rain made the ball slippery, making good football impossible. CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. Mcrivale 11 beat Christchurch 6. TE AROIIA, Saturday. Piako and Hauraki Plains 15 beat Pacroa and Waihi 9. For the winners the scorers were O’Donoghue (two tries), Cleave, Dobbs and Saunders (one try each). For the losers, Swan, Walters and McPherson scored. Piako thirds defeated Paeroa thirds, 11 to 5. For the winners, Gibbs, Burgess and Warrall scored; for the losers Vercoe scored and Chisholm converted. HAWKE’S BAY v. AUCKLAND. THE NORTHERN TEAM. Auckland’s Rugby representatives will be engaged in a match against Hawke’s Bay at Napier next Saturday. The following players have been chosen to make the trip:— Bush, It. Hook, Jeffreys, Goodwin, Cammick, Berridge, Mason, Keene, Finlayson, Hindenaoh, Fell, Righton, Fletcher, Strange, Schnauer, Stuart, Jamieson, Brooker. REFEREE STOPS GAME. . UNRULY PLAYERS. 'AUCKLAND, Saturday. An unusual incident occurred at Otahuhu this afternoon in the Senior B match, Kingsland v. Otahuhu, when the referee, Mr Hill, stopped the game before time and awarded the win to Kingsland. His action was prompted by unruliness on the part of ’the local players whom he found beyond control. After failing in' efforts to gain full control of the players, Mr Hill took the extreme step mentioned.