RAIN MARS SATURDAY’S SPORT

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 18023, 19 May 1930, Page 11

RAIN MARS SATURDAY’S SPORT

SAGE CUP COMPETITION MATCHES, A DRAW AND A FIVE-POINT WIN. After three fine days for play, unfavourable weather ruled fa the continuation of the Sage Cup competition in Hamilton senior Rugby oil Saturday.. Conditions were satisfactory for the first game In which Frankton averted defeat by .drawing 14 all with City in the last minute. It was a bright, keen match wltih plenty of Incident, Frankton possessing. the advantage in the first half. In the second match Old Boys defeated Marist by 5 points to 0. This match was spoiled by the onset of rain and there was little Interesting play. Old Boys’ scoring effort was an outstanding piece of solo work. -.Hamilton Y.M.C.A. fell victims to the visiting Pukcmiro team at Seddon Park, the visitors winning by 4 goals to nil. Playing at Ngaruawahla, the Hamilton League team drew with Huntly Maoris, no score being registered. The—senior Hockey competitions were advanced at local headquarters, Hinemoa and Old Boys defeating Cambridge and United respeotlvely. Results of Saturday’s sport In all quarters and descriptions , of all local games appear below. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. RUGBY. Frankton 14 v. City 14. 1 Old Boys 5 v. Marist 0. ASSOCIATION. Pukemlro 4 v. Y.M.C.A. 0. Hamilton Wanderers 4 v. Rotowaro 0. LEAGUE. Ngaruawahla 8 v. Huntly 3. Hamilton 0 v. Huntly Maoris 0. HOCKEY. Hinemoa 4 v. Cambridge 2. Old Boys 13 v. United 1.

SAGE CUP COMPETITION.

A WIN FOR OLD BOYS.

MARIST’S HAVE SOME ILL LUCK. HARD GAME IN THE RAIN. There was little bright, open play 'about the encounter between Marist ami Old Boys on, No. 1 ground at iugby Park on Saturday. Heavy rain bowers at intervals made the ball ' javy, and difficult •to handle and - . .itlier team responded too well to >.sc conditions. The ’teams! were:'—, old Roys.—Batters oh; R. Johnstone, . kcr^flolrnes; —Fitzgerald; Tuok; i'ing; Dent, Ewan W. Bonham, T. •"• .> .done, .Fleming, J.‘ Bonham, ys,- s ;nns and- Chapman (rover), v j .■'iliiflsit..—N,., Delaney'; -J/TMllls, P, . .kin, L: Ciarkin; Guildford, C. Mc- . > mack; B. Mills; T. Cassidy, A. nteilh; Waters, Remetis, Dold, ‘ fiicli, ’ll. McCormack and W. Casv.d'!.' (rover). The. game, opened in a rain shower. D d Boys kicked off, McCormack rednrning Uie ball with a weak kick. Old Boys’ backs started a passing rush ( but the- : leather went to the line. Gilling led his backs on the return jour.- - hey, hut R. Johnstone had no support on the line.'. B. Mills had the hall out from'a light scrummage, but /Old Boys brought th 6 play back into ihc Marist territory. An exchange of kicks ended when W. Cassidy collected and ran through the opposing .pack but his confreres were -too far behind. ■ From a . line-out' on' the southern touch Old Boys operated from tlie far end, but R. Johnstone was well nailed. Marist Start Attaoklng. - The Marist backs started a brisk attack but the combination was not sure and the movement collapsed. They were given some more territory” as a-result of a free kick which P. Ciarkin missed. Some hard, forward play robbed the game of much Interest in the Old- Boys’ twenty-five till the Marist forwards, led by B. Mills, . broke through the ruck and threatened'the opposing citadel. From a line-out near the goal Dold made a good dash for home but the ball went into touch. Old Boys were awarded a free when W. Cassidy, attempted “shepherding” from the scrum. Tuck made a fine dash soon ~ afterwards and met with little opposition for a time, 'but his pass was finally intercepted. Hawke took a penaly shot from near the twenty-five. The kick, however, was misdirected. Marist were marking the Old Boys’ backs closely and both Hawke and R. Johnstone were well stopped in possession. The Old Boys’ rearguard tried another rush hut Johnstone was again downed on the wing. A Magnificent Try. From a pass given by Fitzgerald, after a short run in the Old Boys 25, r. Johnstone secured and eluded a -couple of tacklers to dash up tlie line. He was brought down by Delaney, but again got on the move, picked up the leather and dashed on to dive over. While-the tackling cannot be praised it was a splendid try and well merited the applause that came from tjie onlookers. Hawke’s converting kick hit the bar and bounced in. Old Boys ... v.... -- 5 Marist 0 Mftrist started an onslaught, the forwards working into the opposing territory just as the bell went at the " end of the first quarter. On the change-over, Tuck returned the Marist kick-off and a loose scrum in mid-field resulted in Holmes collecting to hoot upfield. Marist allowed the ball out and »01d Boys were in a tactical position for scoregetting. . The - Marist backs were handling ■ Well'but W. Cassidy was forced out on the line. An infringement in the tight gave Marist a, free and the players.assembled for another line-out. Gilling fed his backs again but Fitzgerald-dropped the pass .and the Marist forwards advanced into the opposing 25: An -exchance of kicks ended in favour .of Old Boys. Delaney being slow oh the return. As a result of another Miower of heavy rain \ the ground showed signs of being. suippery. and the ball was. hard to] handle. Dold stopped another Old Boys’ rush in the making by breaking through thft ruck and downing Gilling. ..,V' . ■ j ’ pcjllqg Tactics Succeed. j.d /Boys -were making frantic attempts to get their rear division hand-

ling, but the spoiling tactics of the opposition proved effective. W. Bonham carried the play some distance with a useful dribbling rush and Marist were busy defending again. They were relieved shortly -afterwards with a. free kick, which P. Ciarkin cleared to the line. Ragged play in mid-field was seen for a spell but the leather was greasy and difficult to handle. Old Boys were giving evidence of another attack but were penalised. They had a golden opportunity soon after when Chapman passed out in the open, but the supporting backs were too close and the chance slipped by. Just before half-time C. McCormack had a nice line-finder and play ended near mid-field. After the. Interval. Old Boys kicked off, Marist getting the upper hand first when Roach led a rush over the half-way line. booted out, C. McCormick was caught when about to clear and Old Boys found .their way into the opposing territory. T. Cassidy and Roach put on some speed and" easily broke through the Old Boys’ defence, which was weak at this'stage. The Marist forwards worked through to the line but the leather went into the deadball area. Marist operated again and were looking dangerous when Tuck eased the situation by kicking out. Old Boys managed to avert , the impending attack but were, penalised soon after. P. ’ -Clarkin's kick was well aimed but.fell short, v •' Tuck Attempts "Pot.” It was Old Boys’ .turn to start a forward rush, W. and J.- Bonham shining out in -the loose. - The movement brought them nearer their objective. Tuck had a pot at goal, but it was not successful. B. Mills gathered In on the .wing, and made good progress and -Marist were again in Old Boys’ twenty-five. P. Ciarkin had a shot at goal which missed: Ragged play slowed matters down until the Old Boys’ rear division were in the picture with a passing bout which ended on the line. The 'Marist vanguard was constantly breaking through and testing the opposing defence. Old Boys had a chance at sooring from a line-out in the Marist 25, but a forward pass delayed progress. Offside tactics allowed Marist into the Old Boys’ twenty-five and a. sharp' advance was made on the latter’s goal area. The movement was hindered when Holmes took a mark. The return kick was sent-to the line. Marist had another free kick just before the -bell went for the final session. Marist Nearly Over. Play was confined to a few players of.each side, until Holmes led a rush up the line, but was soundly grassedMarist were obliged to force soon •after. They got hack into mid-field and further tight play followed.,' B. Mills had the ball from the scrum and sent L. Ciarkin away. The Marist van. followed up and bustled towards the line. A scrum was .called .and Old Boys had to utilise their best to stem the danger. Mills nearly .worked the blind side but was blocked and the leather went out. Old Boys gained some ground, although C. McCormack tried desperately to smother. Delaney took a' mark in his own 25 but a man appearing in front resulted in a scrum. W. Cassidy and Dold were leading a rush following another scrum, but obstruction ■gave them a free kick. Penalty Shot Falls. Marist were pressing strongly, but a line-finder from Tuck’s toe sent them back. Hawke took a penalty shot, from a difficult angle but the ball was outside the post. Gilling ran round the scrum nicely in the enemy’s 25, and R. Johnstone, who took the pass, was forced out. Tight play found Old. Boys attacking on the line, but B. Mills, cleared in time. . Obstruction gave Old Boys another free kick in mid-field and the latter made,. full use of the advantage to initiate ] another attack. -Marist were back j •again, however, Mills collecting and] allowing P. Ciarkin to kick upfield. A ] long shot found the corner but Old Boys kept "the opposition at bay successfully. Patterson made Old Boys’ position surer with-a good line kick. When the final whistle blew, Old Boys were pressing, leaving the scores— Old Boys ......... . 5 Marist . ........ 0 Mr C. N. Rabone was the referee.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

. IN OTHER CENTRES.

Although defeated, Marist ' proved worthy foem'en. Their' forwards were a constant hindrance", to the ,-Old Boys’ passing movements.- Old Boys’ backs showed superior, combination j bu,t. they were prevented from turnj lngi.it to advantage. The sole score ;,of the game was a splendid piece of ] solo work in which R. Johnstone ‘l crowned his performance as the most | useful of the. Old Boys’, backs. Due "cre.dit must be ,given- Hawke for the converting kick. Patterson made few mistakes as full-back, but he had little to do. 'Fitzgerald and Tuck took a prominent part in activities arid Gilling fed whenever possible. W. Bonham, T. Johnstone and Fleming, may be singled out for sound work in the van- B. Mills, the Marist half, was,the “star” man of his side: and- played a heady game. Delaney was -fairly safe as full-back. ■C. McCormack and Guilford were the principal other backs in the picture. - In the . forwards Dold battled solidly, while T. Cassidy, Roach, and \\>. Cassidy (rover) headed many groundgaining movements. PLAYERS INJURED. OLD. BOYS’ CAPTAIN’S MISHAP. JUNIOR BREAKS HIS NOSE. In the match against Marist on Saturday, at Hamilton, J." Tuck, captain of the Old Boys’ side, bit his tongue, necessitating the insertion of several stitches. Mervyn Speight, who was playing for Old Boys in the Junior A match against Te Kowhai had the misfortune to fracture his nose. RESULTS IN LOWER GRADES. Junior A Section. —Old Boys A 22 beat Frankton 0; Marist Old Boys 6 beat Whatawhata Maoris 3. Junior B Section.—Old Boys B 6 beat Te Kowhai 3; Technical. Old Boys 7 beat Ruakura 3. Third Grade.—Old. Boys 9 beat Technical Old Boys .'A 3; Technical School 14 beat High School 11'; Frankton 6 beat Marist Old Boys 3. i Fourth Grade.—Technical Old Boys 25 beat High School 3;/Frankton 4 beat Old Boys 3. Fifth Grade—Marist Old Boys 17 beat Technical Old Boys'll.

CAMBRIDGE COMPETITIONS. The only match of the senior grade played on Saturday was-between Hautapu and 'Tauwhare,.which, was played at Tauwhare. -The game ended' in a draw—G all. Mr" Jack Bourke was referee. It was unfortunate that the spectators were again disappointed in not seeing a senior match on the home ground. It had been arranged that United should play Hamilton Technical Old Boys, but this match-was / unavoidably cancelled at the- last minute. Juniors. Two junior matches were played on Victoria Square, when Kaipaki -. (5) beat Matangi (0), and United (8) beat Hautapu (3). Both these were good games, -and in each case there was very little /difference in-the strength of the teams. In ithe t Kaipalri-Matangi match.; Kivell scored and- converted a try' for Kaipaki. In the second match Beer scored a try, which he converted, and Laloli also scored a try for United,' and Kelly scored Hautapu’s only try. Mr W. Webber refereed both the matches. On the Leamington- ground, Leamington (20) beat Tauwhare (0). THE MATAMATA UNION. The lolxowing were the results of the games played on Saturday in the Matamata Union: — Seniors. ■Matamata 30 beat Wardville 0. I Walton 10 beat Putaruru 4. ■ Patetere' 17 beat Arapuni 6. . Juniors. Patetere 15 beat Matamata 9. Wardville 0 drew with Hinuera 0. Old Boys lr beat Arapuni 0. Third Grade. Matamata 6 beat Walton 3. Wardville 20 beat High School 0. Patetere 8 beat Putaruru 5. Walton v. Putaruru. Walton kicked off -and after, an exchange of kicks the Blue’ forwards carried play down.field but did not hold the advantage long. Patterson took a penalty close to halfway and Fausett returned well up. Walton hfeeled nicely and Fausett went, through for Inman to score. Patterson opened up and the Blue tackling was tested. Shortly afterwards Patterson was again in the limelight with neat play and Putaruru was nearly over. Fausett relieved with a line-finder, but play hovered round the Walton twenty-five. A great dash by Lory took play well up and a penalty gave Patterson a chance, which just fell under the bar. 'The game was still in Walton territory at quarter-time. W. Carroll made ground at the opening of the second quarter arid playwas confined to the Putaruru twentyfive. Tlie same player took a penalty but his kiok went outside. ‘ Groulie fed Fausett to A. Wallace, who cut in nicely but lost the ball over the,' line, Walton being unfortunate in not -scoring. Fausett hurdled a back but his kiok-was too hard and the Whites forced - again. The Whitq'baeks eliiftf ed,play, to the other end,, but the . Blue pack worked back; to halfway. A long kick by Rawiri let Walton up and In-' . man’was smothered on his own line) Strenuous work ensued, arid from d series of -scrambles D. Dixon scored' and Fausett converted. Walton 5< Putaruru 0. Play was at 'half-time. ■/.'■' ■ /' 1 • Mills -broke : away, ••Broughton and; Patterson joining in to, go to Walton’s, twenty-,five. : A'Blue-forward • offside gave R. Dunlop a chance in’a good position;: but. his kick failed /to rise. Shortly afterwards Patterson potted and landed a idee goal. Walton 5, Putaruru "4. Kuhtz Look a‘penalty •

from near, halfway, but made a poor attempt. Putaruru attacked, but Dixon found the line well down with a fine kick. Putaruru got the hall from the scrum for Dunlop to run through, but he had no support. Fausett kicked high -and followed up to smother Broughton. Groullie passed, to Fausett from a scrum close to the line, and the latter went over and converted his own try. Walton 10, Putaruru 4. Putaruru was attacking when the bell rang. Patterson lined well. downfleld and the ;.\yhltel backs, lost a score by bad handling:‘Y J. Carroll he’aded a Blue rush and Dixon made a fine attempt at a pot from halfway. Ragged play followed in; White territory, and Inman forcedi.- V - Then Putaruru carhe away and Fausett-'; forced at the. other end. Lory, Frazer and Scholz headed a good rush,’but'Fausett came to the rescue. Walton, with Kuhtz in the -lead, gained ground and Putaruru forced again. No further score resulted. Walton 10 Putaruru 4 Mr G. Scelly controlled the game. WAIPA COMPETITION. A wet afternoon was experienced for Rugby in Te Awamutu on Saturday, but players appeared to appreciate the change, and play was fast and keen. The star attraction was the meeting of the old rivals', Rovers and Te Awamutu, in the first round of the Waipa Union’s senior championship. It was one of the most thrilling and even contests seen.here for a long time. Te Awamutu was first’ to score, Smith getting a. try- that was not converted. A few minutes before half time the same player kicked a penalty! goal. In •the second half’ play -.wap even more keen and eventually. Thomson scored an unconverted try.' Five minutes before the final whistle B. Elliott hustled over to equalise the score. Pollard’s attempt to convert failed, and the game ended in a draw, 6 all. Mr R. Callis refereed. The. other senior game was between Wailceria- and Pir;ongia, which ended in a win for the

former by 12 points (four unconverted tries) to 3;/ (a;) penalty goaty.’ Mr J. Williams was referee. In the junior grade a hard-fought match between Rovers and Kihikihi ended in favour of Royers by 6 points (tries by Glass a,nd Rusden) .to 5 (a try by D. -Christie, converted by L. Kingi). Mr N. Street refereed. Te Awamutu had a somewhat easy victory over Kihikihi in the third grade, winning by 28 points to 3. Mr T. Martin was referee. GAMES AT MORr'INSVILLESeniors: Kereone, ?20, United, 5; Tatuanui, 17, Terriers, 5. Juniors : Kcreone, 11, Springdale, 3; United, 8, Terriers,- 3; Te Puninga, 3, -United B, 0. - PAEROA. Competitions were continued on Saturday under wet weather conditions. At Paeroa, West Seniors met and defeated the Hot Springs team from Te Aroha by 13 poiqts to 0. At Hikutaia, East seniors defeated Suburbs by 3 points to 0, after an evenly contested game, Suburbs juniors defeated West juniors by 3 points to 0. TE AROHA. Waihou defeated City by 6 points to 5. McLaren kicked two penalties for Waihou, while Rockham converted a try by Higgins for City.. McLaren gave the best local exhibition of Rugby this season. The City forwards dominated the game, but were unable to finish off their efforts. In the junior grade Elstow beat Hot Springs, 19—0, ■ while in the third grade Hot Springs defeated City by 8 to 6. GAMES AT AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, Saturday. Technical Old Boys 11 beat Training College 0. Grammar Old Boys 17 beat Manukau 8. University 11 beat College Rifles 5. Ponhonby 19 beat Marist 5.

Senior B Grade. Tramways 3 drew with Suburbs 3. Eden 20 beat North Shore 8. Marathon 18 beat Manukau 6. University B beatTI.M.S. Dunedin 0. Second Grade. College Rifles 5 beat City 0. College Rifles 10 drew with Parnell 10. Ponsonby 23 beat-University Colts's. Technical Old -Boys 8 beat Naval Reserve 3. University A B beat Marathon 5. Tamaki beat Takapuna by default. ■ ' Marist Old Boys 25 beat Y.M.C.A. ’O. MANAWATU BEAT HOROWHENUjA. LEVIN, Saturday.] In a representative football matph to-day Manawatu beat Horowhenua by 10 points to 3. >. ; Manawatu were first to score, Page scoring a try after a passing rush, and Akuira converting. Later in the spell Strange scored behind the posts, and Akuira kicked the goal. A penalty goal kicked in the second spell by Bevan was Horowhenua’s score. -• GAMES IN THE SOUTH. Talhapo. Hautapu 16 beat Old Boys 13. Prince (2), McLennan and Fannin scored tries for Hautapu and T. Thompson converted two. • For Old Boys Lamb scored a try and Collier two penalties and a potted goal. ■ Huia 15 beat Mangaweka 3. Juniors —Old Boys 11 beat Utiku 4; Railway 17 beat Pirates 3. ’ Masterton. Old Boys 14 beat Gladstone 12. Carterton 62 beat Masterton 3. Greytown 32 beat Red Star 6. New Plymouth. Inglewood 5 beat Okato 3. Tukapa 10 beat Celtic 6. Old Boys 19 beat Star 0. Pahlatua. , Star 19 beat Konini 5. Darmevlrke. Tipapakuku 15 beat-Rangers 6. Old Boys 21 beat Excelsior 19.

. Wellington. Athletio 5 beat Hutt 3. t Oriental 9 beat Berhampore 0. * Poneke 9 beat University 8. Petone 12 beat Marist- 3. %■ 01$. Boys' 11' beat Eastbourne 9.. Dunedin. Dunedin 6-beat Union 3. .... beat Taieri 0. j pirates ;i2 beat University A IT. ’ . ! University B 11 beat Alhambra 5. ’ Kaikorai 11 beat Zingari 9. j - Tlmaru. i -Old Boys 16 beat Celtic 11. i ; Waihi 16 beat Zingari 3. j ,; Napier. - High School 0.8. 10 beat Pirates 6. Hastings 15 beat Technical 0.8. 5. Hastings. Maori Agricultural College 10 drew with. Celtic 10. Tamatea 6 beat Hastings Old Boys 5. Christchurch. Albion 11 beat Sydenham 3. Old Boys 14 beat Linwood 3. Merivale 17 beat West 3. Christchurch 22 beat Technical 8. pr. v v THE MANAWHENUA TEAM. ' TO MEET BRITAIN. PALMERSTON NORTH/ Saturday. The following will represent Manawhenua against the British team in a match at Palmerston North on May 28:— Backs—Johnson, Page, Fletcher, Strange, Riddell, Akuira, W. Parata, Shapleslri, Taylor. ; Forwards—T. Parata, Henry, Craw- 1 ford, Fitzgerald (Horowhenua), Galpin, I Miles, Takiana, Satherley, Gordon, Conrad. • i SOUTHERN TRIAL MATCH. CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. C. Oliver replaces Carleton as centre three-quarter in the South Island trial match on Wednesday.

The following table shows the positron of the teams In the senior Rugby competition In Hamilton* for the Sage Memorial Cup:— Points Points Champ. Team P. W. t L. D. for against points. Frankton 4 2 — 2 40 30 6 Teohnlpal. 3 1 1 1 33 37 3 Old Boys 3 2 1 — 33 20 4 City 3 1 1 1 29 34 3 Marlst 3 — 3 — 11 25 0