HAMILTON REGAIN THE PEACE CUP

Waikato Times, Volume 105, Issue 17787, 12 August 1929, Page 3

HAMILTON REGAIN THE PEACE CUP

A CONVINCING WIN OVER MORRINSVILLE. EXCITING CONTEST FOR THE RANFURLY SHIELD. WAIRARAPA’S GOAL KICKING SAVES THE TROPHY, A BUDGET OF THE LATEST SPORTING NEWS. The event of outstanding Interest In this dlstrlot on Saturday was the Rugby contest between Morrinsville (holders) and Hamilton (challengers) for the Peace Cup. As the outcome, a clear-cut victory for Hamilton, the Cup again comes Into possession of the latter union. Walrarapa were very hard pressed by Auckland In a Ranfurly Shield match on Saturday, but the former retained the trophy by the narrow margin of three points, good goal kicking saving the day. Auckland B beat Thames by a comfortable margin at Eden Park on Saturday, while Waipa and Taupiri played a close game, the winning margin going to the former. Cambridge proved superior to a Parnell Club fifteen. The Test game between Australia and New Zealand hockey teams, which was played at Auckland, saw the Dominion eleven successful. Wellington and Otago prevailed, in representative play on Saturday over the hockey teams of Walrarapa and South Canterbury respectively. The attraction locally in Association football was the game between Claudelands Rovers and Huntfy Thistle, In which the former secured a victory of the decisive order. Particulars concerning the latest play in the various sports, which are given to-day, will ■ command the attention of readers.

RESULTS AT A GLANCE

RUGBY. Walrarapa 17, Auckland A 14. Hamilton 12, Morrinsville 0. Auckland B 19, Thames 6, Cambridge 12, Parnell 0. Walpa 6, Taupiri 3. ASSOCIATION. Rovers 3, Huntly Thistle 0. Pukemiro 3, Wanderers 0. HOOKEY. New Zealand 2, Australia 0. Wellington 3, Walrarapa 0. Otago 4, South Canterbury O.

PEACE CUP CONTEST. HAIVIILTON’S GOOD WIN. DEFEAT MORRINSVILLE .12—0. The Hamilton and Morrinsville Rugby representatives met at Morrinsville on Saturday in a contest for the Peace Cup. ' As the result of ‘ Hamilton’s success by 12—0 the Cup returns to Hamilton. The teams were:— l ( Hamilton. Fullback.—Delaney. , Threeijuarters. Allen, Everest, I. Johnston. Five-eighths.—St. George,. Fitzgerald. Half-back.—Mitchell. Rover.—Halstead. Forwards.—Reynolds, Charleston, Courtney, Rayly, Fleming, Fcou, Hooper. IVlorrinsvllle. Fullback.—S. Thomas. Tlireequarters.—D. Campbell, M. Anderson, K. Campbell. Five-eighths.—A. Robson, W. Cameron. Halfback.—E. O’Brien. Rover.— A. Gillespie. i Forwards.—F. Jack, R. Hanna, A. Cameron, C. Cameron, P. Kelk, J. Leeson, J. Brown. From the kick off to commence play Hamilton assumed the offensive, the forwards infusing plenty of dash into their game, and giving the backs opportunities. The result was that Morrinsville were concerned mainly with defensive play in the opening quarter of the game. The latter came through with occasional bursts. Points Come Quickly. There were several penalties in the session, from one of which Halstead, the Hamilton rover, opened the scoring. It was not long before Mitchell got across for a good try, which Halstead made the most of, and Hamilton had an eight points’ lead at the close of the first quarter. In the second quarter the pace continued very fast. It was Morrinsville’s turn to have the margin of attack. Several times they bombarded the visjtors’ goal line, but determined tackling met them, and the half-time interval came with the scores: Hamilton 8 Morrinsville 0 Second Spelt Opened. The home backs opened the second half with an enterprising passing movement but Johnston checked it and Mitchell used the line effectively a little later. Hamilton attacked, and Johnston went down the touch. Bayly gathered from ruck play and looked likely, but his pass out was in front. A penalty brought some relief to Morrinsville. Mitchell sent Fitzgerald, St. George and Johnston away on a short-side movement, which Robson checked with a kick-out near his 25. Good following up by St. George of a high kick by Fitzgerald saw D. Campbell pressed. Anderson broke through, kicking across the twentyfive. Delaney had to scurry back and kick to the dead-ball area. Morrinsville swept across to the opposite wing, where Delaney nailed D. Campbell and saved what looked like a certain score. Passing by Morrinsville was broken through at the five-eighths and Hamilton were soop the invading force again. Goal From the Field. Out mid-way between the twentyfive and the half-way, St. George secured and, swerving, beat an opponent and dropped a beautiful goal. Hamilton 12 ■Morrinsville 0 This unexpected turn in events gave the public a great surprise, while at the same tirpe it made Hamiiton’3 position practically secure. Morrinsville did not let up, however, ■but their persistent efforts to opening their scoring account were all successfully thwarted and the final

quarter was entered with Hamilton twelve points up. The Final Quarter. Delaney was a shade lucky to get the ball to touch at his twenty-five early in the final quarter! From a penalty W. Cameron had a drop shot but it did not' open the home account. Anderson made a strong burst and sent on to his forwards hut they knocked on and spoiled a scoring chance. A Cameron broke through in a dangerous rush and O’Brien later opened up to his backs but sure tackling met the movement. Thomas was now centre and D. Campbell fullback. The Hamilton forwards, who had been playing a great game, took charge to midfield. St. George, Halstead and Bayly enlivened affairs with a dash to the home twenty-five. The visiting backs handled in one of the best movements of the day and Allen was sailing merrily for the line when tackled from behind. Mitchell carried on the attack and was nearly over in the corner. A free kick eventually brought Morrinsville out of a tight corner. The torrid pace was J now telling and Hamilton continued the aggressors. Charleston, Mitchell and Alien forced Hie defenders close to their line and the final whistle came soon afterwards with the tallies:— Hamilton 12 Morrinsville 0 Mr 11. Vause, of Cambridge, was the referee.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. The crowd, which was estimated to be in the vicinity of 4000, was provided with a highly exciting game. The ground, considering the amount of rain that had fallen in t'he district, was in very good order. For the earlier part of the play the ball was dry but a heavy shower came on about midway through the proceedings. Even then the bail was not materially affected end the manner in which the hacks of both teams handled it was good. While there may not have been twelve points between the teams, there was no doubt about the superiority of the winners. Hamilton started off on the right leg and getting eight points up in the opening quarter set the holders of the Cup a task which they were not capable of effectively carrying out. Play was waged at a fast clip throughout but Hamilton lasted the better. The first and third spells were decidedly in their favour. Morrinsville’s best showing so far as continuity of pressure was concerned \Vas made in the second quarter of the game, while in the opening half of the final quarter they were also very vigorous. Towards the end of the game, however, they faded' away and were sorely pressed. In the two quarters in which the territorial advantage was so much with Hamilton, there were also good rallies by Morrinsville but they, like the assaults of the second and final quarters, could not be driven home. Great Game By Forwards. Hamilton, who displayed excellent condition owed their success primarily to their forwards who played a slashing game. Hooper and Scott met with good success in the scrums, and the pack heeled out- well to their hacks among whom there was not a weak link. It was chiefly this ability to keep the, ball away from the . home backs that paved the way to victory. When the latter got on the move they invariably handled well but the tackling was deadly, while the Hamilton forwards raked into the opposition with consistent success. The tackling by Morrinsville often left a good deal to be desired.

The Hamilton backs all played well hut St. George, Mitchell, Everest and Johnston were especially consistent. St. George’s field goal was a great effort. It made his fifth this season. Everest arid Johnston were injured but played on in plucky fashion. Of a very vigorous pack in which each man backed up in good style Bayly was particularly good but it

would be hard to fault any as they all did their part very effectively.

I Thomas, the home full-back, got a j lot to do but he was not so effective as usual. O’Brien, (he half, toiled solidly, while Robson and W. Cameron got through a heavy day's toil with credit. Anderson sparkled 'occasionally but he was well marked. Of the forwards A. Cameron and C. Cameron were solid workers, with Gillespie, the rover. On the lineouts the home set did well, while they had some good ground rallies to their credit but these were spasmodic. HOLDERS OF THE CUP. The various holders of the Cup have been:— 1921: Thames. 1922: Thames. 1923: Hamilton. 1924: Hamilton. 1925: Thames. 1926: Thames. 1927: Hamilton. 1928: Morrinsville. 1929: Hamilton. CHALLENGES IN FOR TROPHY. Matamala. Franklin, Cambridge. Waipa, Piako, Pacroa, Taupiri, and Waihi Unions have challenges in for the Peace Cup. It is likely that the first of these, against Matamata, will be played at Hamilton on Saturday week, August 24. REFEREES’ GAME. At Morrinsville on Saturday the Hamilton Referees and the Morrinsville Referees played the curtainraiser to the cup game. The game, which was full of humorous incidents, ended in a draw, 6 — 6. THE BOYCE CUP. MATAMATA V. CAMBRIDGE. In a Boyce Cup game on Saturday, Matamata juniors beat Cambridge by 9—o. Cambridge kicked off and the forwards rushed play to Matamata’s 25. Off-side pulled them up and W. Carroll lined at half-way. Loose play followed to the visitors’ advantage and Casey had a shot from a penalty. Carroll grub-kicked across and Sheat collared Bryan to let Matamata up. An exchange of kicks left play at halfw’ay. The Cambridge backs handled nicely in a rush, but were met by good collaring. W. Carroll kicked high and his brother bustled Scott. Yanko, Carroll and Bragg indulged in a passing bout, but the last-named mulled. A high pass by the blue forwards cleared. Scott intercepted to shift play to the black line. Fitzgerald mulled and a pot by a visitor was unsuccessful just before the quarter ended. Shaw ran strongly, but was pushed out near- the home line. Scott punted too hard and the blacks forced. Cowley and Scott w-ent away together, but Sheat upset Cowley. The blue backs tried again, but bad handling spoilt the effort. ,Bryan waited for the bounce and let Matamata up and there was some strenuous work in Cambridge territory. Fitzgerald made a good attempt from a penalty near the sideline. Bragg made a fast dash and Carroll grub-kicked across. Stacey came through and sent Shaw away and Cambridge was attacking at half-time. An exchange of kicks opened the second half. The black forwards came upfield and Yanko was collared on the line. Gibbons relieved with a line kick to half-way from a penalty. Matamata hooked well, but two passin„ rushes by the backs came to nothing. Hard kicking by Cambridge forwards ended in Matamata forcing. Yanko, Carroll and Braggs handled well in a passing rush, Carroll finishing it off by failing on the ball. Fitzgerald made a good attempt at goal. From a line-out the ball came out to i Scott, who cut in nicely and nearly went over. . From Brown the ball went to Sutherland, Yanko and Carroll, and (heso three, with Bragg, joined up again to put the last-named over. Fitzgerald missed the kick. Simpson and J. Carroll were noticed in the next movement and play was in Cambridge i territory when the bell rang. j Bryan kicked into Bragg's hands and j he ran Carroll into position, to send the latter over for his second try. The kick missed. Shaw ran strongly and an exchange of kicks and a series of line-outs followed. The Matamata in- * side backs combined in another fine attack, but Stacey relieved. From an- ' other rush Carroll potted, but bis kick went low. Cambridge rallied and ■] Casey had an unsuccessful shot from a penalty, and there was no further score.

Matamata 9 Cambridge 0 Mr. W. Glover controlled a game which was played in a fine spirit. TEDDY SHIELD. HIGH SCHOOLS IN COMPETITION. The final of the Teddy Shield competition was played on Saturday afternoon at Tc Awamutu, between Te Kuiti High School and Te Awamutu High School. Te Awamutu kicked off with the sun behind them. Play was even for a time, with Te Kuiti gradually gaining ground. A penalty gave them a change, Miles putting in a good kick, but it was wide. Collison broke away but tackling was good. Bowick also failed with a penalty. Te Kuiti kept up Ihe pressure and Te Awamutu forced. Brough broke through well and Snowden took it further, but a mark relieved Te Kuiti. Te Awamutu attacked hotly hut the defence was sound and play sviung to the Te Awamutu 23. A timely rush look it to midfield. Te Kuiti again pressed, Noble saving well. The first quarter ended with no score.

Te Kuiti were nearly over from the kick-off, Miles dribbling through, butNoble beat him for the ball. They were almost over immediately afterwards. Both sides were going for it, the pace being very fast. Te Awamutu were pressing, but Te Kuiti were sure and play centred. A passing rush by Te Kuiti was well stopped by Collison, and later Te Awamutu forced. Te Kuiti still kept ,up the pressure, but there was no "further scsore and thus Te Kuiti held the shield, the score being, Te Kuiti 11; Tc Awamutu 5. Mr J. Williams was referee. MATCHES ELSEWHERE. WAIPA DEFEAT TAUPIRI. At Taupiri, Waipa defeated Taupiri by 6 points to 3. TE AROHA. Hot Springs 8, beat City 3. For the winners McLaren scored a try, which lie converted, and a penalty goal. For tiie losers C. Reid scored a try. KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION. MATAMATa V. PATETERE. Patetere kicked off against the wind. Douglas mulled a high kick. From the scrum good handling by the Matamata backs put Robertson over at the corner. The kick failed. Matamata pressed at the change over, and from a rush Stevenson scored, the kick again failing. The score was Matamata 6, Patetere 0, at half-time. From the kick-off Patetere came upfield. Stewart went over, but no goal resulted. Patetere kept up the attack, but no further score resulted, and Matamata won by 6 points to 3. Mr 11. Lewis controlled the game.

AUCKLAND BEATS THAMES. AUCKLAND, Saturday. The annual Auckland-Thames match was fought at Eden Park this afternoon on a ground which made fast and open football hopeless. Before a crowd of nearly 5000 the home team heat the men from the goldfields by 19 points to 6. For the most part it was a scrambly game, relieved by the occasional efforts of the backs to make the play open, but the condition of the ground was the dominating factor. HARDINQ SHIELD. WIIANGAREI BEATS WANGANUI. WIIANGAREI, Saturday. The first Harding Shield match of the season was played this afternoon, when Whangarei retained the trophy by defeating Wanganui by 14 points to 0. GAMES AT AUCKLAND. Pollard Cup. University 12, beat Marathon 3. Technical Old Boys 8, beat College Rifles 3. Kingsland G, beat Shore 3. Manukau 6, heat Suburbs 3. City beat Marist by default. Second Grade. Marathon 3, beat Eden 0. l’onsonby 14, beat City 0. Grafton beat Takapuna by default. Public Works 18, beat St. Helier’s 0 Third Grade Representative Match. Auckland G, beat Thames 3. Secondary Schools. Senior Grade. —King's College 9, 1 beat Sacred Heart 8. Second Grade. —Grammar A 8, drew with Kings 8. THE WELLINGTON CHAMPIONSHIP. UNIVERSITY'S GOOD RECORD. (By TeiegrapTt—Press Association.! WELLINGTON, Monday. For the second time the University team lias won 1 lie local club Rugby championship. With only one more game to play it leads by four points, having won 13 out ol' 1G matches and drawn one.

Athletic comes next with eleven wins and one draw.

Ponekc Club, which :' owed great form at the beginning of the season, fell away badly in the later stages.

IN OTHER CENTRES. Dannevlrke. Tipapakuku 8, beat Rangers 6. Pirates 11, beat Old Boys 6. Palmerston North. Old Boys 13, beat Athletic 3. Feilding 3, beat Kia Toa 0. Feilding Old Boys 33, beat Woodvilie 7. Christchurch. Old Boys 2G, beat Merivalc 12. Limvood 13, beat Albion 8. ’Varsity 40, beat Technical 12. Napier. Knock Out Competition: Old Boys 13, beat Pirates 10. Nelson. Seddon ,Shield Final: Nelson 11, heat Buller G. Wanganui. Technical Old Boys It, heat Ratana o. Pirates 11, heat Wanganui Old Boys 9. Oamaru. North Otago 27, beat Ashburton 14. Wellington. Oriental 15, beat Wellington 0. Ponekc 32, beat Petone 23. Athletic 21, beat Old Boys G. University 19, beat Marist 6. Senior B. Johnsonville 11, beat Hutt G. University 14, beat Old Boys 3.

The second quarter was even for a start, then Te Kuiti tried a passing rush and had Te Awamutu penned, but Te Awamutu forwards relieved. Te Kuiti rushed to the line, but the defence held till from a line-out Miles got the ball and .dropped over to score. Miles failed with the kick. Tc Kuiti's combination was very good, and another passing rush made them dangerous. The Tc Awamutu forwards again relieved, but not for long, Miles putting a nice run in to score again. Bowick failed. The next score came to Boyce, who followed up fast to score. Petersen converted. At half time the score was:— Te Kuiti li; Te Awamutu 0.

Te Kuiti seemed to be the better team, though Te Awamutu pressed for a time, only to see Te Kuiti send them hack with a good line kick. Te Awamutu then attacked. Reilly broke through and when collared, passed to Collison and the ball went out close to the line. The throw-out saw the Te Kuiti backs mulling -and Collison picked up and'got over Hose to the posts. Snowden converted. Te Awamutu now played up and had Te Kuili defending. A free kick relieved them. The barracking was at its height. A free kick put Te, Kuiti on the attack, but Noble saved in lime. Thj *hird quarter saw the score:—Te Kuiti 11, Te Awamutu 5.

Dunedin. ’Varsity A 13, beat Kaikorai 0. Before an attendance of about 13,000 people, University again won the premiership. All their points were scored in the first spell, with a strong wind in their favour. McClymont, the Otago centre threequarter, scored two tries, and Douglas, a forward, one. ’ Bradanovich, the Ojago five-eighth, converted one, and Stevenson, the Otago full-back, the other. Timaru. Waitaki Boys’ High School 9, beat Timaru High School 8. South Canterbury 19, beat Mackenzie 18.