THE WEEK-END FIELD SPORTS

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 18017, 12 May 1930, Page 11

THE WEEK-END FIELD SPORTS

LATEST RUGBY IN SAGE CUP SERIES. FRANKTON AND OLD BOYS SUCCESSFUL. THE GAME IN OTHER CENTRES. Rugby of, two different types was played In the Sage Cup competition at Hamilton on Saturday. The hard, forward game was played between Frankton and Marist, the former winning decisively by 11 points to three. On No 2 ground the game was fast, open and spectacular and Old Boys had little difficulty Hn establishing a good lead over Technical Old Boys. Although the losing team put on points In the last half the final tallies read 23—13 in Old Boys’ favour. Association football attracted a good following at Seddon Park, Hamilton Wanderers getting the better of Huntly Thistle by 3 goals to 2. The local League match resulted In « win for Hamilton, who defeated Huntly Aby 24 points to 10. Two hockey matches were played In the Hamilton senior competition, Old Boys and Hlnemoa gaining wins over Cambridge and United respectively. Details of all local field sports and results from all parts of the Dominion appear below. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. RUGBY. \ Frankton 11 v. Marist 3. Oid Boys 23 v. Technical Old Boys 13. LEAGUE. Hamilton 24 v. Huntly A 10. ASSOCIATION. Hamilton Wanderers 3 v. Huntly Thistle 2. Gion Massey 2, v. Y.M.C.A. 1. HOCKEY. Old Boys 3 v. Cambridge 1. , Hlnemoa 7 v. United 2.

SAGE CUP COMPETITION

in was in front. Half-time came with the tallies standing— Frankton 6 Marist 0 Early in proceedings Denz opened up the play to his backs, Bayly cutting ‘ through strongly above the north-western 25. At the end of ills effort he sent the hall on to “Slip” Griffiths, but the latter got checked. Frankton backs came away again at the southern-western 25, where Welch and Alan Griffiths were in the picture, but the effort was met. Withiug the next few minutes a shot at goal by Bayly went perilously close to adding to Frankton’s account. C. McCormick’s dropping of a pass looked like getting his side In trouble, but Mills came to the rescue and marked. Marist were turned off at the twentyfive from where H. Charleston and Noakes came away to the opposing 25. P. Ciarkin was the means of checking matters and with a long kick sent the ball well up field but Barlow oleared in dashing style and gained a long stretch of ground. A dash round the scrum by Denz saw Marist go back hurriedly to defend in the north-west-ern corner. A score seemed imminent but the attack halted finally as the result of an infringement. The Marist backs attempted passing in their own twenty-five, but they cramped themselves for room. P. Ciarkin came to the rescue of his side and a penalty gave further relief to the defence. Frankton continued to hold the territorial advantage but the play still rested chiefly with the forwards. Short Side Dash. Marist entered foreign territory as the result of Mills making a smart dasli round the short side from a scrum at the grandstand side midfield. Guildford went in support and the play reached Frankton’s 25. It soon came back, the Frankton forwards meeting with a check when ruled against for illegal charging. Denz defended a solid forward pressure at his south-eastern 25. Marist sought to open out the attack but Bayly and Welch broke through on desultory passing and the scene quickly changed to Marist’s northern 25 where the attack was as the bell went for the change over for the final quarter. Marist rallied quickly after Frankton had had charge temporarily. Their forwards pressed into Frankton’s north-western corner where the ball came out to P. Ciarkin, who dashed across to score at the corner. The scorer’s shot failed. Marist * 3 Frankton 6 A kick through by W. Cassidy was fumbled by Barlow and Marist were again in an attacking position. The forwards were checked in the southwestern 25 and C. McCormick marked a high return but his goal effort went wide. The Marist forwards were asserting themselves but the defence held, Barlow, on one occasion, registering a ground-gaining linefinder. It was now Frankton’s turn, “Slip” Griffiths giving them an attacking position from the southeastern 25, but over-hard kicking frustrated the opportunity.' The fact that Barlow fumbled on a subsequent occasion saw his side driven back hurriedly but they quickly worked clear. At the end of a passing effort P. Ciarkin used the touch effectively and Marist pressed at the southwestern 25. Pi Ciarkin had a possible chance of evening the tallies from a penalty but the ball carried to the right of the posts. From following play in the north-western 25, Marist were ruled against and good use was made of the kick., Charging by a Marist forward suffered his team the loss of valuable ground at a critical period. Quick Change To Score, Marist opened up the game above the half but Welch put off-the pass and at the end of his dash kicked over Delaney’s head. Bayly rushed up and getting possesion near the posts struggled- across with an opponent handing on to him. “Slip” Griffith goaled and the end came soon after with the scores — Frankton 11 Marist 3 Mr C. N. Rabone was the referee. NOTES AND COMMENTS. The game was principally confined 1 o the forwards with both sets having a keen struggle: The margin of attack was with Frankton until the last quarter of the game- The occasional

flashes of effective combined work among the rearguard also showed Frankton up in the more favourable light and they were deserving of the margin which was shown on the scoring hoard at the end. The 1 suburban team have not been beaten in the three games they have so far played and are now holding a useful i margin at the front of the champion- | ship ladder. OLD BOYS ON TOP. DEFEAT OF TECHNICAL. FAST, SPECTACULAR GAME. Bright, open play found favour with the onlookers in the match on No. 2 ground in which Old Boys lowered Technical Old Boys’ colours by 23 points to 13. Most of the work was confined to the backs of each side and some nippy passing was seen. The teams were;— €ld Boys.—Hawke; R. Johnstone, Fitzgerald, Holmes; Mackey, Tuck; Gilling; Wilson, Dent, Fleming, T. Johnstone, W. Bonham, Thomas, J. Bonham and Chapman (rover). Technical Old Boys.—JohDstone; Dalbeth, A. St. George, Mathieson; Irving, L. St. George; Mitchell; Dudley, Attwood, Gilmer, Robinson, Stewart, Templar, Byrnes and Findlay (rover). Old Boys kicked off, the leather swinging to a line-out. Forward play ensued in midfield until Gilling let Hie ball out and Mackey kicked to the line. Tuck charged Johnstone when in the act of clearing and Old Boys hovered near the citadel. A free kick on the line relieved Technical. The Technical forwards were galloping upfield in a dribbling rush when Fitzgerald eased the situation with a good mark. An exchange of kicks ensued, Tuck gathering in to open up to the backs but the Technical van succeeded in marring the passing rush. Old Boys were penalised in their own 25 following a couple of line-outs, but Mitchell’s shot was misdirected. Movement Collapses. Mitchell fed his hacks but a promising movement collapsed when L. St. George dropped the pass, allowing Tuck to lead Old Boys into the opposing 25. Old Boys lost their advantageous position when Dalbeth snapped up and made a fine run into midfield. Technical Score First. Old Boys had their first free inside the half-way line. Hawke’s kick had plenty of length but just missed. Technical-pressed and got well within striking distance. Seizing his opportunity in an undefended area, Robinson gathered in and made a short run to score a try near the corner. Mitchell failed to convert. Technical . 3 Old Boys '• 0 Fast, open play followed another exchange of kicking in which Technical had the advantage. The Old Boys’ backs combined in a nice passing rush but Technical were marking them intensively and Holmes was caught in possession on the wing just as the quarter ended. 1 The Tallies Evened. Technical were penalised early in the next spell. Hawke kicked magnificently from near the half-way line, the ball curving in nicely between the posts, and making honours even. Old Boys 3 Technical 3 Old Boys made a fine rush into the opposing twenty-five, Fleming dribbling well, but Johnstone saved with a side-kick. Fitzgerald collected just inside touch and sent Tuck away, but the latter went into the pack. Old Boys’ total increased with a fine piece of back work. Mackey gathered in midfield and cut in to near the line, evading some of the Technical defenders. Fitzgerald, racing up the side-line, received a beautiful'' pass and nipped over at the corner. Hawke’s shot missed. Old Boys 6 Technical 3 In the subsequent play Technical had a free awarded against them and Hawke, kicking from half-way, just found the outside of the post. A series of line-outs followed, after which Old Boys handled nearly from scrum to wing. Holmes put in a tine run up the line and neared the 4£?al area, but kicked into touch wiled the tacklers were about on him. Old Boys were given another free shortly afterwards. Thomas’ first attempt was nullified through the ‘ forwards charging. His second kick failed badly. Some Neat Passing. After a spell of forward play in neutral territory Technical had a free, Mitchell’s shot falling low- Technical backs took a share in throwing the ball about, L. St. George dummying nicely up the line. The movement was spoiled through the ball going out. Old Boys were penalised after a scrum screw-round and Johnstone failed with the kick. ’ A few minutes later play was suspended for some time when W. Bonham was hit in the face by the ball. He resumed after a spell. Old Boys were still showing initiative on attack, but the Technical forwards proved troublesome. Gilling was seen in a great race up the field. He gave Holmes the ball but the wing was cramped for space and succumb' ed to the tackling. Old Boys kept up the pressure but Technical recovered ground from a five-yards scrum. An exchange of kicks was recorded and the game was in midSeid when the interval was called. Several Infringements. On resumption Old Boys were penalised early, Mitchell finding the line nicely. Technical had a chance to sweep upfield but Irving continued his policy of kicking instead of giving the outside men a chance. Technical invaded Old Boys’ 25 when Mitchell took a place kick. Old Boys were penalised again soon after, but Johnstone missed the goal from an easy position. Mitchell attempted to use bis backs with a cross-kick, but only Dalbeth and A. St. George took the hint. The latter picked up a had pass on the bounce and with Dalbeth in support they endeavoured to work the side-line, but Old Boys’ defence was sure. Some high kicking followed. Johnstone collected to attempt a “potted” goal, but the shot went wide. Technical Nearly Score. Technical had a -great chance to score on the line and a couple of their forwards nearly penetrated the. opposing pack. Wilson, however, booted clear and the backs, particularly Tuck and R. Johnstone, were successful in carrying play back into the Technical twenty-five- Technical were unlucky not lo'scoro and might have done so but for the smartness of the opposing backs. Tuck sustained an injury to his leg but resumed after first-aid treatment-

The Technical hacks handled well, but Mathieson’s kick was returned by Chapman before they had gone far. Several line-outs place before Gilling fed his hacks and Mackey kicked upfield. Gradually they gained territory hut Mitchell saved from the front of the goal. Brisk Handling Sucoeeds. It was Technical’s turn to handle again, Dalbeth moving fast upfield, but Tuck bad him nailed. Breaking through the ruck,' Chapman ran l-asl and transferred to T. Johnstone, \yho was following close. Holmes was also ready for the pass and dashed over at the corner for a fine try. . Hawke converted with a good angle kick from the side-line, Old Boys ........ If Technical 6 Old Boys continued to press, 11. Johnstone being twice forced out on the line. Before the bell went lor the final session Old Boys nearly scored again. Fitzgerald gathered in a running pass and sent Holmes away but this timd* the wing was well marked.R.. Johnstone’s Fine Try. In the early stages of the last quarter Fitzgerald received from the field In the Technical 25 and allowed B. Johnstone to put in a great run on the line. The little wing outsprinted his rivals and ran around for a splendid try behind the. posts, Hawke again added the trimmings. Old Boys 16 Technical 3 Technical Retaliate. Getting the best of another scrum, Old Boys drew into the Technical territory again, Tuck breaking through to feed Holmes, but the wing missed the pass. A: St. Georgs carried the play hack and the Technical forwards took charge. Attwood picked up to notch a fine try near the Mitchell’s converting kick was decisive’ Technical .... .-i-i • 8 Old Boys . 16 Some sparkling play was seen in the next few minutes, Old Boys scoring when nearly all their backs handled accurately. Tuck and R. Johnstone opened up the movement which had Technical flustered from start to finish. Tuck was, the last to collect and had sufficient pace to run through nicely. Hawke failed,to convert. Old Boys 19 Technical 8 Technical was busy in the Old Boys’ twenty-five soon after and a line-out near the line gave them a sporting chance of increasing their tally. Their position was improved with a free kick but Old Boys’ forwards punted downfield. Mathieson endeavoured to get his side back but Old Boys were handling again in the enemy twentyfive. Easy Score Allowed. Following up well Irving seized Ids chance when Mackey waited tor the bounce far back and the hall went over his head. The Technical fiveeighth collected and went over with no opposition. Mitchell converted. Technical 13 Old Boys 19 The outcome of some hard play in the tight saw Old Boys awarded a free. Hawke’s kick was outside the post. Technical were kept busy defending for some time. Player Ordered Off. Robinson, the Technical oforward, was ordered, off the field. __ Just before time Hawke capped his record Of fine kicking with a first-class goal dropped from the field near half-way, leaving the final scores: — Old Boys . 23 Technical 13 •Mr A.'-C. Watkins was the referee, NOTES AND COMMENTS. •Old Boys lost no time in showing their superiority, both the backs and forwards combining profitably. In the last -quarter Technical -made a meritorious recovery and put on 10 points, although one try was practically a gift. 1 It was a bright, open game and a refreshing contrast to the style adopted in recent games. Hawke was in good kicking form and annexed with his hoot no fewer than 11 points. R. Johnstone, Holmes, Tuck and Gilling were consistently useful backs. Chapman roved effectively and the most prominent forwards were Wilson, Thomas and J. BonhamTechnical were often unable to open-out the play owing to the selfish tactics of. the inside backs. Johnstone was a reliable full-back. Dalbeth and A. St. George shone out among the rear division, while Mitchell was sound. The pack was beaten in most of the scrums, but the tackling and defensive work were good. ' The best forwards were Dudley, Stewart and Templar. RESULTB IN LOWER GRADES Junior A Section. City 9, beat Marist Old Boys, 6. Old Boys A 30, beat Whatawhata Maoris, 9Junior B Section. High School 34, beat Ruakura 5. f Technical Old Boys 12, beat Te Kowhai, 5. Third Grade. Old Boys 11, beat Technical Old B °Technical Old Boys A 37, beat High School, 3Marist Old Boys 16, beat Technical School, 3. Fourth Grads. Technical Old Boys 11, beat Frankton, 0. , Old Boys 20, beat Technical School, G. High School beat Marist. Fifth Grade. Technical School 35, beat High School B, 3. High School A 43, beat Marist O. MATAMATA UNION. GAMES ON SATURDAY. The results of games in the Matamata Union’s area on Saturday were: Seniors. Matam-ata 21 beat Walton 3. Arapuni 3 beat Wardville 0. Patetere 18 beat Putaruru 3. Juniors. Hinuera 3 beat Matamata 0., Wardville 8 drew with Old Boys 8. Third Grade. Matamata 3 beat Wardville 0. Patetere 20 heat High School 0. Putaruru 6 beat Walton 3. MATAMATA’S WIN. VICTORY OVER WALTON. Matamata kicked off and fast following by Faulkner put Matamata on -attack. Mehrtens sent out Story and Davies handled but, a knock-on and a free kick to Fausett shifted play to Matamata’s twenty-five. A strong kick bv Mehrten* xhlXLed play to the

other end, King lacking- upheld. Davies passed to Carlson to Faulkner, who cross-kicked. White picked and Story and Short, the latter finishing a fine movement under the posts. Short converted. —Matamata 5, Walton nil. From the kick-off Walton immediately rushed play to the other' end and Matamata forced. Wallace tried a pot tout picked it up again and Fausett and Carroll nearly went over. Carroll tried another pot but Mehrtens’ clearing kick took play back to halfway. Short took a penalty shot from 10 yards inside halfway, but failed. Egan, Story, Davies and Carlson combined well, and the latter ran strongly, but the advantage was lost and Walton worked the line to advantage. Walton centred and Fitzgerald put in a fast save. Fausett tried a drop and a fine attempt just went wide. Matamata forwards took a hand and several line-outs occurred near the Walton line, J. Carroll headed a Blue rush. Kuhtz had a shot Which fell into Carlson’s hands. He ran down-field and fed Kneebone who inpassed to Davies, but the latter was grassed. Egan kicked too hard and Walton forced. Faulkner centred nicely and Wallace marked under his own goal. Matamata continued to have the better of the exchanges, Carlson and Kneebone going well down the line. Short had a shot which missed. Mehrtens passed to Carlson who dummied beautifully and soored on his own. Short's kick went outside the post.—Matamata 8, Walton nil. The Seoond Half. On the resumption after half-time, White and Mehrtens headed a forward rush but J. Carroll and Dixon retaliated. Mehrtens fed the backs from the line-out but bad trundling lost ground. Faulkner grassed Kuhtz close to the line. Carroll removed play to halfway with a free. A free for hanging on to the ball gave W. Carroll a chance and he opened Walton’s account with a nice goal.-—Matamata 8, Walton 3. Egan to Story to Davies to Carlson, the latter dummying his way over, to finish a bright movement. Fitzgerald’s kick missed.—Matamata li, Walton 3. Story and Davies put Matamata on attack and from the scrum Egan, Story, Davies and Kneebone joined in a fine rush for the latter to score. Fitzgerald added the extra points with a slashing kick.— Matamata 16, Walton 3. Walton attacked strongly from the kick-off in the third quarter, but Story and Mehrtens relieved, the latter going off injured. ' Carroll took a free which went outside and Matamata forced. Walton backs attempted a passing rush but lost ground, then Fausett broke away but passed wildly and Kneebone carried play to Blue quarters. Fast following by Baker smothered Fitzgerald but the home pack pushed them out. Short dribbled well and play came to mid-field. The magpie forwards were not to be denied and Story picking up went over near the corner. Short goaled from the sideline. The game closed: Matamata 2i Walton 3 Mr W. D. Macdonald controlled the game. CAMBRIDGE COMPETITIONS. The Cambridge Hugby Union continued its competitions on Saturday. The senior match, between Ilautapu and Tauwhare, was postponed owing to tin* dj»ith Of one Of Tanwhaxa

Club’s most prominent players (Mr T. Shaw), who was killed in the moto.r car accident on Thursday night. . Junior Grade. Two junior matches were played on Victoria Square, in which United 17 beat Maungatautari 6, and Ilautapu 11 beat Leamington 6There was some fine Individual play in both matches, but as yet there is little sign of any concerted effort. In the United.-Maungatautari match the latter team, which was composed mainly of Maoris, were a fine looking lot. They held their much lighter opponents very well until the last quarter of the game, when their laok of condition was in evidence, and they allowed a fairly big score to go up against them in a few minutes. For the United team tries were scored by Speight, Hay, Laloli, and Hastie. Baer converted one try and Andrew kicked a goal from a penalty. A. Wilson and Te Ore each scored a try for Maungatautari. In the second match, Leamington played with two men short. Hautapu registered their 11 points in quick succession, but Leamington \yere getting the better of the game in the closing stages, and with a little more time at their disposal might have evened the scores. Both teams had a hard-working lot of forwarls. Garland was the outstanding back on the Leamington side, and Kelly, at half for Hautapu, filled the position well for a very young player- He made frequent openings for his side, which, unfortunately, were not made very much use of. Mr W. Webber aoted as referee for both games. Third Grade. In the Third Grade match, played on the Leamington ground, Leamington 6 beat United 3. WAIPA. The Waipa Rugby Union’s championship competitions were continued to-day. At Albert Park, Rovers seniors defeated Pirongia by 19 points to 3, after a keen game. Pirongia held its opponents in the first half but could not keep it up. Te Awamutu Juniors defeated Rovers juniors by 19 points to 6. The game was six-all at half-time, but Te Awamutu had the advantage for the rest of the game. Rovers thirds defeated Kihikihi by 16 points to 0The junior match, Kihikihi v. Pir-ongia-Ohaupo, was abandoned owing to the latter team being unable to keep its engagement. A senior match, Kihikihi v.- Waikeria, was cancelled owing to the Waikeria players being forbidden permission to play as one of the team had absconded from custody the previous day in company with another inmate. A spectacular game between Te Awamutu and Otorohanga seniors (each team having a bye in its respective union’s competition) was also played, Te Awamutu winning by 27 points to 0. The visitors were clever and fast, but could not keep up the pace. IN OTHER CENTRES. MORRINSVILLE. The senior Rugby games resulted:Kereone, li. Tatuanui, 0; United, 15., Terriers, 6. Juniors: Kereone, 8, Terriers, 3; Springdale, 3, Te Puninga, 3; United A, 22, United B. 3.

Auckland. Senior Grade. University 8 v. Training College 6. Ponsonby 31 v. College Rifles 10. Grammar 21 v. Marist 5. Manukau 18 v. City 0Technical Old Boys 33 v. Grafton 8. Senior B. Marathon 30 v. H.M.S. Dunedin 0. Eden 17 v. Tramways 5. Manukau 21 v. Parnell 18. Otahuhu 5 v. North Shore 0. > Dannevlrks. Excelsior 9 v. Tipapakuku 6. Pirates 23 v. Old Boys 10. Masterton. Seniors —Old Boys 25 v. Red Stap 13. Gladstone 13 v. Masterton 6. Carterton 20 v. Greytown 13. Napier. High School Old Boys 18 v. Training Colloge Old Boys 3. Pirates 14 v. Tamatea 0. Hastings. Hastings 14 v. M-A.C. 8. Celtic 13 v. Hastings Old Boys 3. Pahlatua. Star 17 v. Makuri 3. New Plymouth. Tukapa 16 v. Star 3. Stratford 9 v. Old Boys 9. Clifton 21 v. Okato 3. Hawera. Hawera 14 v. Athletic 9. Okaiawa 8 v. Kaponga 3, Patea 9 v. Opunake 6. Waimate 21 v. Eltham 0. Palmerston North. Kia Toa 11 v. Feilding Old Boys 10. United 17 v. Feilding 3. Wellington. Senior A. Oriental 6 v. Hutt 0. Berhainpore 8 v. University 6. Marist 21 v. Poneke 11Eastbourne 16 v. Petone 14. Senior B. Miramar 16 v. Old Boys 8. Porirua 11 v. Melrose 9. Wellington 25 v. Johnsonville 3. Oriental 11 v. Upper Hutt 6. Selwyn won by default from Training College. Christchurch. Christchurch 32 v. Merivale 0. Aibion 11 v. University 3. Sydenham 8 v. West 3. Linwood 17 v. Technical 6. Timaru. Senior. Waihi 16 v. Celtic 12. Star 3 v. Old Boys 3. Temuka 21 v. Zingari 5. Dunedin. Pirates 21 v. Zingari 8. University B 27 v. Union 6Alhambra 22 v. Kaikorai 0. Dunedin 8 v. Taleri 6. University A 8 v. Southern o. “BERT” COOKE CHANGES. TO PLAY, IN WELLINGTON.

“Bert” Cooke, the noted All Black, who has been located in Masterton, is leaving for Wellington this week, having disposed of his interest in a business in the Wairarapa capital. He will play for Lower Hutt.

“THE MOST USEFUL PLAYER.” WHAT SECOND VOTE SHOWS. Voting was continued on Saturday toy the Waikato branch of the Commercial Travellers’ Association,, which is conducting a campaign to raise funds for the Children’s Camp at Waikato Heads, to obtain the decision of patrons to the games at Rugby Park as to “ the most useful player ” in the senior competition. Progress reports will be announced each Monday. The second vote showed:— % W. Mitchell (Technical). * | d* i N. Delaney (Marist). J. Tuck (Old Boys). I ■ THE ENGLISH TEAM. * -r . | THEIR OPENING MATCH. | WANGANUI SIDE SELECTED.! | WANGANUI, Mondays The English team will play tho opening match of their New Zealand tour here on .Wednesday, May i 2l. The Wanganui team has been selected as follows:— \ Full Back. —Thompson. Three-quarters— Tilley, Ambrose, Prince. Five-eighths.— Gibbons (captain), McLennan. | Forwards. —Walden, Leahy, Lockett, Half-back. —Duncan. L. Stewart, Oxley, Heise, Lumsden, Lawry, Emergencies: Graham, J. Morgan, Ward. | WITH THE 1888 MAORIS. J W. ELLIOTT RETIRES. WANGANUI, Monday; After 47 years in the railway service Mr W- Elliott, foreman of the Eastown workshops, retired on Saturday on superannuation. He was farewelled by his workmates and presetted with a chiming clock. A presentation was also made to his daughter. ( Mr Elliott joined the department at Newmarket and later resigned to travel to England with the original native Rugby team of 1888, which included the famous Pat Keogh. For a number of seasons Elliott was one of the outstanding Rugby footballers of Auckland, and had donned the representative jersey on numerous occasions. In 1890 he rejoined the department, taking up his duties at Newmarket. He has been in Wanganui since 1926, but intends henceforth : to live in Auckland.

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FRANKTON DEFEAT MARIST

A HARD FORWARD CLASH. MARGIN OF EIGHT POINTS. . The Frankton and. Marist senior teams occupied No. 1 ground at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, when 'victory rested with Frankton by II points to 3 points. The teams were:— Frankton.—Barlow; Allan Griffiths, .Bayly, A. H. Griffiths; Welch, Pris•cott; Denz; W. Charleston, Wcatherlcy, McWilliams, Simmonds, H., Charleston, Hooper, Scott, NoalccS (rover). / Marist.—Delaney; Guilford, P. Ciarkin, L. Clarldn; Wright, C- Me'Cormick; Mills; Dold, - T. Cassidy, A. ,Monteith, Waters, Reynolds, H. McCormick, Roach, W. Cassidy (rover). Marist kicked off from the western end against the sun. Bayly and Priscott broke through to the Marist twcnty-.flve, where they were checked by P. Ciarkin. Frankton were awarded a penalty but Barlow grubbed his goal shot. An exchange of kicking resulted in Frankton still havJpg the advantage. Marist were * ruled against for “shepherding,” but McWilliams’ shot went wide. McWilliams led a Frankton forward sally into the south-western corner where ■C. McCormick was lucky to speculate 'clear. ' l'he Marist pack worked piay over the twenty-five but infringed and Frankton were still, the aggressors. C. McCormick - snapped lip a good mark • when danger was threatening, the ball coming back to McWilliams, who had a drop shot at goal but the effort was ‘ well wide. Good following up by Frankton got P. Ciarkin in trouble, but '"W. Cassidy came round and cleared. Marist reached the opposing twenty--1 five for the first time after play had gone fifteen minutes. They drove the pressure to the south-eastern corner, where Wright kicked and Frankton availed themselves of the opportunity to force down. A Tinge of Sparkle. - A. H. (“Slip”) Griffiths gave a tinge of sparkle to the game by gaining possession and dashing towards midfield, but Delaney marked and checked matters. With Marist on the attack, Mills progress against poor tackling and fed infield to Waters at the Frankton 25. T. Cassidy was the next to secure but he was grassed and the effort was checked. The Frankton rearguard • .set off from midfield but Welch preferred to kick instead of handing on ■ and C. McCormick took the mark which was on offer. The first quarter, of which Frankton had the attacking margin, closed with the game near midfield. On the change round Maris't were -the first to assume the offensive, but a quick turning movement introduced by Allan Griffiths, and in which Bayly, A. H. Griffiths and Charleston figured, „ carried play right under the Marist goal. When matters were looking bright for Frankton the latter infringed and the resultant kick brought a clearance and consequent relief to the Marist camp. It was shortlived, however, as with Frankton pressing again in the south-eastern corner 11. Charleston gathered and after a dash banded on to “Slip” Griffiths, who scored. Bayly’s goal effort dropped low. Frankton ■ • 3 Marist 0 Marist,' following this reverse, worked play within striking distance, Mills essayed a pot shot at goal but it never looked likely. Good use of the line by Frankton staved off pressure several times. The rival fullbacks were in action but Delaney had the better of the exchange of kicks. A Fine Goal. The vanguard sets kept up a constant barrage.'Frankton finally worked to the opposing twenty-five where Marist were penalised and Bayly dropkicked a finp, goal with the left foot. Frankton 6 Marist 0 On the resumption P. Ciarkin had a placer shot for Marist from a wide out position but it dropped short. In returning a free shot by McWilliams Delaney got a-long length of ground from inside his own twenty-five to well'over the opposing side’s southern half. " Marist forwards were turned off by Denz and then Mills jinked through for some yards, but his pass

The following table shows the position of the teams In the senior Rugby competition, Hamilton, for the Sage Memorial Points Cup:— Points Champ. Team. P. W. L. 0. for against points Frankton » 3 2 — 1 26 16 5 Technical 3 1 1 1 33 37 3 City 2 1 1 — 15 20 2 Old Boys 2 1 1 ' — 28 20 2 Marist 2 — 2 — 11 20 0